Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

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

From this reading Polly indeed shone with good temper and new clothes.

plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading Her dress was of a stiff white cotton stuff, that fell into the most startling folds and angles; and at every movement of it, the starch rattled.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

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

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

clothing in general

From this reading Polly indeed shone with good temper and new clothes.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading Her dress was of a stiff white cotton stuff, that fell into the most startling folds and angles; and at every movement of it, the starch rattled.

a sudden sharp noise

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

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

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

put on clothes

From this reading Her dress was of a stiff white cotton stuff, that fell into the most startling folds and angles; and at every movement of it, the starch rattled.

divisible by two

From this reading Her fringe--even halved--was prodigious.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Her dress was of a stiff white cotton stuff, that fell into the most startling folds and angles; and at every movement of it, the starch rattled.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Her dress was of a stiff white cotton stuff, that fell into the most startling folds and angles; and at every movement of it, the starch rattled.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading Her dress was of a stiff white cotton stuff, that fell into the most startling folds and angles; and at every movement of it, the starch rattled.

the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading Her fringe--even halved--was prodigious.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Polly indeed shone with good temper and new clothes.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

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

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

past form of “halve” — divide by two; divide into halves

From this reading Her fringe--even halved--was prodigious.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

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

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

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

From this reading Her fringe--even halved--was prodigious.

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

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Polly indeed shone with good temper and new clothes.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Her dress was of a stiff white cotton stuff, that fell into the most startling folds and angles; and at every movement of it, the starch rattled.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Her dress was of a stiff white cotton stuff, that fell into the most startling folds and angles; and at every movement of it, the starch rattled.

and nothing more

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

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

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

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

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

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

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Her dress was of a stiff white cotton stuff, that fell into the most startling folds and angles; and at every movement of it, the starch rattled.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Her dress was of a stiff white cotton stuff, that fell into the most startling folds and angles; and at every movement of it, the starch rattled.

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

From this reading Polly indeed shone with good temper and new clothes.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

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

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading Her fringe--even halved--was prodigious.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading Her dress was of a stiff white cotton stuff, that fell into the most startling folds and angles; and at every movement of it, the starch rattled.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

make a dry crackling sound

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

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

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Polly indeed shone with good temper and new clothes.

toned down

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice

From this reading Her dress was of a stiff white cotton stuff, that fell into the most startling folds and angles; and at every movement of it, the starch rattled.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading Her dress was of a stiff white cotton stuff, that fell into the most startling folds and angles; and at every movement of it, the starch rattled.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading Her dress was of a stiff white cotton stuff, that fell into the most startling folds and angles; and at every movement of it, the starch rattled.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Her dress was of a stiff white cotton stuff, that fell into the most startling folds and angles; and at every movement of it, the starch rattled.

plural of “tan” — a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Polly indeed shone with good temper and new clothes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her dress was of a stiff white cotton stuff, that fell into the most startling folds and angles; and at every movement of it, the starch rattled.

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

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

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

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

bound or secured closely

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

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

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

a fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

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

From this reading Her fringe--even halved--was prodigious.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.

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

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

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

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

a Caucasian

From this reading Her cheap lemon-coloured gloves were cracking on her large hands; and round her beflowered hat she had tied clouds on clouds of white tulle, which to some extent softened the tans and crimsons of her complexion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "We shall get there in capital time--that's nice!" said Polly Mason, putting down the little railway guide she had just purchased at Marsland Station, with a general rustle of satisfaction.