Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

later than; following

From this reading After all, John didn't buy Fanny her chair.

(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 After all, John didn't buy Fanny her chair.

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

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

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

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

for the reason that

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Seth Curtis wanted to do it all himself but Green Valley wouldn't let him.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading After all, John didn't buy Fanny her chair.

-ing form of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)

From this reading Seth Curtis wanted to do it all himself but Green Valley wouldn't let him.

possessive form of “cynthia” — (Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

the first light of day

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

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From this reading After all, John didn't buy Fanny her chair.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Seth Curtis wanted to do it all himself but Green Valley wouldn't let him.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

every person

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

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From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

for a limitless time

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

promote the growth of

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

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

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

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

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Seth Curtis wanted to do it all himself but Green Valley wouldn't let him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Seth Curtis wanted to do it all himself but Green Valley wouldn't let him.

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

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

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

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

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

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Seth Curtis wanted to do it all himself but Green Valley wouldn't let him.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading After all, John didn't buy Fanny her chair.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Seth Curtis wanted to do it all himself but Green Valley wouldn't let him.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

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

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

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

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel

From this reading Seth Curtis wanted to do it all himself but Green Valley wouldn't let him.

a male human offspring

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

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

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

a special situation

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

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

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Seth Curtis wanted to do it all himself but Green Valley wouldn't let him.

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

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

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

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

at the time that

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Seems as if everybody ought to vote the saloon out now," said Grandma Wentworth to Cynthia's son a couple of weeks later, when the whole town was celebrating because Fanny Foster had sat up for the first time in her chair that day.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading BEFORE THE DAWN "I wonder if Fanny's sacrifice isn't enough to drive the evil thing out of our lives and out of Green Valley forever.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading It was a wonderful chair.

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

From this reading Seth Curtis wanted to do it all himself but Green Valley wouldn't let him.