Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading “Sometimes,” she said, “when we shall have more money at our command than now, we will build ourselves a home.

anew

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

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

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

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

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

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

From this reading But only just so long as they are our lovers, for we want no masters.

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

From this reading But only just so long as they are our lovers, for we want no masters.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Sometimes,” she said, “when we shall have more money at our command than now, we will build ourselves a home.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading O, such a glorious, beautiful home, in some retired or isolated spot, and our lovers shall come and share it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Hilda knelt beside the dumb-founded Cora, and while playfully fondling her hand told her of plans that had been maturing in that youthful head.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading “Sometimes,” she said, “when we shall have more money at our command than now, we will build ourselves a home.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But only just so long as they are our lovers, for we want no masters.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading O, such a glorious, beautiful home, in some retired or isolated spot, and our lovers shall come and share it.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading “Sometimes,” she said, “when we shall have more money at our command than now, we will build ourselves a home.

(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

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

From this reading Hilda knelt beside the dumb-founded Cora, and while playfully fondling her hand told her of plans that had been maturing in that youthful head.

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

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

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

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

past form of “espouse” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

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

From this reading Hilda knelt beside the dumb-founded Cora, and while playfully fondling her hand told her of plans that had been maturing in that youthful head.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But only just so long as they are our lovers, for we want no masters.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading O, such a glorious, beautiful home, in some retired or isolated spot, and our lovers shall come and share it.

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

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Hilda knelt beside the dumb-founded Cora, and while playfully fondling her hand told her of plans that had been maturing in that youthful head.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Sometimes,” she said, “when we shall have more money at our command than now, we will build ourselves a home.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Hilda knelt beside the dumb-founded Cora, and while playfully fondling her hand told her of plans that had been maturing in that youthful head.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

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

From this reading Hilda knelt beside the dumb-founded Cora, and while playfully fondling her hand told her of plans that had been maturing in that youthful head.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

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

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading “Sometimes,” she said, “when we shall have more money at our command than now, we will build ourselves a home.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

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

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

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

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

not close together in time

From this reading O, such a glorious, beautiful home, in some retired or isolated spot, and our lovers shall come and share it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading O, such a glorious, beautiful home, in some retired or isolated spot, and our lovers shall come and share it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

and nothing more

From this reading But only just so long as they are our lovers, for we want no masters.

inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading Hilda knelt beside the dumb-founded Cora, and while playfully fondling her hand told her of plans that had been maturing in that youthful head.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading O, such a glorious, beautiful home, in some retired or isolated spot, and our lovers shall come and share it.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading But only just so long as they are our lovers, for we want no masters.

-ing form of “mature” — develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation

From this reading Hilda knelt beside the dumb-founded Cora, and while playfully fondling her hand told her of plans that had been maturing in that youthful head.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading “Sometimes,” she said, “when we shall have more money at our command than now, we will build ourselves a home.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Sometimes,” she said, “when we shall have more money at our command than now, we will build ourselves a home.

not any; not one

From this reading But only just so long as they are our lovers, for we want no masters.

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

From this reading “Sometimes,” she said, “when we shall have more money at our command than now, we will build ourselves a home.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading O, such a glorious, beautiful home, in some retired or isolated spot, and our lovers shall come and share it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

and nothing more

From this reading But only just so long as they are our lovers, for we want no masters.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading O, such a glorious, beautiful home, in some retired or isolated spot, and our lovers shall come and share it.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Sometimes,” she said, “when we shall have more money at our command than now, we will build ourselves a home.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading “Sometimes,” she said, “when we shall have more money at our command than now, we will build ourselves a home.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Hilda knelt beside the dumb-founded Cora, and while playfully fondling her hand told her of plans that had been maturing in that youthful head.

in a playful manner

From this reading Hilda knelt beside the dumb-founded Cora, and while playfully fondling her hand told her of plans that had been maturing in that youthful head.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading O, such a glorious, beautiful home, in some retired or isolated spot, and our lovers shall come and share it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Sometimes,” she said, “when we shall have more money at our command than now, we will build ourselves a home.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

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

From this reading “Sometimes,” she said, “when we shall have more money at our command than now, we will build ourselves a home.

have in common

From this reading O, such a glorious, beautiful home, in some retired or isolated spot, and our lovers shall come and share it.

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

From this reading “Sometimes,” she said, “when we shall have more money at our command than now, we will build ourselves a home.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But only just so long as they are our lovers, for we want no masters.

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

From this reading O, such a glorious, beautiful home, in some retired or isolated spot, and our lovers shall come and share it.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading “Sometimes,” she said, “when we shall have more money at our command than now, we will build ourselves a home.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading O, such a glorious, beautiful home, in some retired or isolated spot, and our lovers shall come and share it.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading O, such a glorious, beautiful home, in some retired or isolated spot, and our lovers shall come and share it.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “Sometimes,” she said, “when we shall have more money at our command than now, we will build ourselves a home.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

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

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

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

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Hilda knelt beside the dumb-founded Cora, and while playfully fondling her hand told her of plans that had been maturing in that youthful head.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

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

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

produced with vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading But only just so long as they are our lovers, for we want no masters.

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

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Sometimes,” she said, “when we shall have more money at our command than now, we will build ourselves a home.

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

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

at the time that

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

during the time that

From this reading Hilda knelt beside the dumb-founded Cora, and while playfully fondling her hand told her of plans that had been maturing in that youthful head.

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

From this reading Long ere this the assurance had been Imelda’s that Edith and Hilda were both true sisters of their brother Wilbur, and that they espoused sex reform in its highest sense, and when an hour later these two bright girls joined the Ellwood sisters Cora was again surprised to hear the same sentiments voiced in equally strong language.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Sometimes,” she said, “when we shall have more money at our command than now, we will build ourselves a home.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading Hilda knelt beside the dumb-founded Cora, and while playfully fondling her hand told her of plans that had been maturing in that youthful head.