Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "And here's another," he added, bringing forth a letter from Claire.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

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

From this reading And B'lindy had retorted that "it wa'nt likely, I guess, if Webb got up the doin's anyone _would_--they'd be doin's no one _could_ forget!"

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "And here's another," he added, bringing forth a letter from Claire.

any person at all

From this reading And B'lindy had retorted that "it wa'nt likely, I guess, if Webb got up the doin's anyone _would_--they'd be doin's no one _could_ forget!"

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From this reading And B'lindy had retorted that "it wa'nt likely, I guess, if Webb got up the doin's anyone _would_--they'd be doin's no one _could_ forget!"

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

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading "And here's another," he added, bringing forth a letter from Claire.

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

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

a young person of either sex

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

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From this reading "And here's another," he added, bringing forth a letter from Claire.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

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

From this reading And B'lindy had retorted that "it wa'nt likely, I guess, if Webb got up the doin's anyone _would_--they'd be doin's no one _could_ forget!"

determine the number or amount of

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "You're a _dear_," cried Nancy, hugging her treasures.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

dearly loved

From this reading "You're a _dear_," cried Nancy, hugging her treasures.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

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

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

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From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "And here's another," he added, bringing forth a letter from Claire.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

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

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading And B'lindy had retorted that "it wa'nt likely, I guess, if Webb got up the doin's anyone _would_--they'd be doin's no one _could_ forget!"

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

From this reading And B'lindy had retorted that "it wa'nt likely, I guess, if Webb got up the doin's anyone _would_--they'd be doin's no one _could_ forget!"

something written by hand

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

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

From this reading "And here's another," he added, bringing forth a letter from Claire.

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

From this reading "You're a _dear_," cried Nancy, hugging her treasures.

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From this reading "And here's another," he added, bringing forth a letter from Claire.

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

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

where you live at a particular time

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

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

From this reading "You're a _dear_," cried Nancy, hugging her treasures.

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

From this reading And B'lindy had retorted that "it wa'nt likely, I guess, if Webb got up the doin's anyone _would_--they'd be doin's no one _could_ forget!"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And B'lindy had retorted that "it wa'nt likely, I guess, if Webb got up the doin's anyone _would_--they'd be doin's no one _could_ forget!"

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

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And B'lindy had retorted that "it wa'nt likely, I guess, if Webb got up the doin's anyone _would_--they'd be doin's no one _could_ forget!"

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

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading "And here's another," he added, bringing forth a letter from Claire.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading And B'lindy had retorted that "it wa'nt likely, I guess, if Webb got up the doin's anyone _would_--they'd be doin's no one _could_ forget!"

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

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

used to form the superlative

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading "You're a _dear_," cried Nancy, hugging her treasures.

possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

information about recent and important events

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

not any; not one

From this reading And B'lindy had retorted that "it wa'nt likely, I guess, if Webb got up the doin's anyone _would_--they'd be doin's no one _could_ forget!"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

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

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And B'lindy had retorted that "it wa'nt likely, I guess, if Webb got up the doin's anyone _would_--they'd be doin's no one _could_ forget!"

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailing

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

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

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

with speed

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

past form of “redirect” — channel into a new direction

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

past form of “retort” — answer back

From this reading And B'lindy had retorted that "it wa'nt likely, I guess, if Webb got up the doin's anyone _would_--they'd be doin's no one _could_ forget!"

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

held in check with difficulty

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

make square

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

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

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

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

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

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

From this reading And B'lindy had retorted that "it wa'nt likely, I guess, if Webb got up the doin's anyone _would_--they'd be doin's no one _could_ forget!"

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

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading "You're a _dear_," cried Nancy, hugging her treasures.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

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

From this reading And B'lindy had retorted that "it wa'nt likely, I guess, if Webb got up the doin's anyone _would_--they'd be doin's no one _could_ forget!"

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

From this reading And B'lindy had retorted that "it wa'nt likely, I guess, if Webb got up the doin's anyone _would_--they'd be doin's no one _could_ forget!"

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)

From this reading And B'lindy had retorted that "it wa'nt likely, I guess, if Webb got up the doin's anyone _would_--they'd be doin's no one _could_ forget!"

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

From this reading LIZ Old Jonathan, returning from his daily trip to the postoffice, brought home the news that "there'd be doin's on Fourth of July 'count of the soldier boys--that Webb'd said it'd got to be a Fourth that not a child in Freedom'd forget!"

at the time that

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But Nancy's interest in the coming event gave way with a quickly smothered exclamation of delight when Jonathan drew from an inside pocket a square, bluish envelope with a foreign postmark, redirected in Mrs. Finnegan's most careful handwriting.

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

From this reading And B'lindy had retorted that "it wa'nt likely, I guess, if Webb got up the doin's anyone _would_--they'd be doin's no one _could_ forget!"

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

From this reading "You're a _dear_," cried Nancy, hugging her treasures.