Chapter VII

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

From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

later than; following

From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

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

From this reading "AND WHEN THE FIGHT IS FIERCE."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

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

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

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From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Since he had been at the Carters', he had lost much of his fretful look, and seemed better and brighter in every way.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Since he had been at the Carters', he had lost much of his fretful look, and seemed better and brighter in every way.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

plural of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading Since he had been at the Carters', he had lost much of his fretful look, and seemed better and brighter in every way.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

divisible by two

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Since he had been at the Carters', he had lost much of his fretful look, and seemed better and brighter in every way.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

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

From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading "AND WHEN THE FIGHT IS FIERCE."

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading "AND WHEN THE FIGHT IS FIERCE."

start firing a weapon

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

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

From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

nervous and unable to relax

From this reading Since he had been at the Carters', he had lost much of his fretful look, and seemed better and brighter in every way.

the act of giving

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

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

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

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

From this reading Since he had been at the Carters', he had lost much of his fretful look, and seemed better and brighter in every way.

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

From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

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

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

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

From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

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

From this reading "AND WHEN THE FIGHT IS FIERCE."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

past form of “joke” — tell a joke; speak humorously

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

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

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Since he had been at the Carters', he had lost much of his fretful look, and seemed better and brighter in every way.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Since he had been at the Carters', he had lost much of his fretful look, and seemed better and brighter in every way.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Since he had been at the Carters', he had lost much of his fretful look, and seemed better and brighter in every way.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

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

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Since he had been at the Carters', he had lost much of his fretful look, and seemed better and brighter in every way.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

not selective of a single class or person

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Since he had been at the Carters', he had lost much of his fretful look, and seemed better and brighter in every way.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since he had been at the Carters', he had lost much of his fretful look, and seemed better and brighter in every way.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

feeling mild pleasurable excitement

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

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

From this reading "AND WHEN THE FIGHT IS FIERCE."

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

From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

being of use or service

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

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

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Since he had been at the Carters', he had lost much of his fretful look, and seemed better and brighter in every way.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading After a week or two spent in making Fred feel at home and settled in his new quarters, Bess suggested her next plan.

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

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

at the time that

From this reading "AND WHEN THE FIGHT IS FIERCE."

in or at the place that

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

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

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.

during the time that

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was after church one Sunday night, and Bess was sitting with her hat still on, by the parlor fire, while Fred and the Dominie were in a promiscuous pile on the rug, where Fred had been eagerly listening for the familiar step on the walk outside.

but in spite of that

From this reading Mrs. Carter petted him, and talked with him, giving him many little hints of the way in which he might even yet be a useful, happy man; while her husband laughed and joked with him, and occasionally teased him a little.