Chapter XII

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

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

speak to

From this reading Her answering missives were guided by his letters, modified, however, by maidenly reserve, but at his request she ceased to address him as “cousin.”

later than; following

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

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

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

react verbally

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

replying

From this reading Her answering missives were guided by his letters, modified, however, by maidenly reserve, but at his request she ceased to address him as “cousin.”

any thing at all

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

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

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

dearly loved

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Her answering missives were guided by his letters, modified, however, by maidenly reserve, but at his request she ceased to address him as “cousin.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Her answering missives were guided by his letters, modified, however, by maidenly reserve, but at his request she ceased to address him as “cousin.”

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

true confidential information

From this reading His letters, however, came punctually and gave lively details of the social festivities in Springfield society.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

determined or decided upon as by an authority

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

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

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

house for a farmer and family

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

promote over another

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading His letters, however, came punctually and gave lively details of the social festivities in Springfield society.

occurring every two weeks

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

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

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

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

From this reading His letters, however, came punctually and gave lively details of the social festivities in Springfield society.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading Her answering missives were guided by his letters, modified, however, by maidenly reserve, but at his request she ceased to address him as “cousin.”

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

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

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

From this reading Her answering missives were guided by his letters, modified, however, by maidenly reserve, but at his request she ceased to address him as “cousin.”

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

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

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

From this reading Her answering missives were guided by his letters, modified, however, by maidenly reserve, but at his request she ceased to address him as “cousin.”

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

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Her answering missives were guided by his letters, modified, however, by maidenly reserve, but at his request she ceased to address him as “cousin.”

disregarded

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

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

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

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

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

the literary culture

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

full of life and energy

From this reading His letters, however, came punctually and gave lively details of the social festivities in Springfield society.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

befitting or characteristic of a maiden

From this reading Her answering missives were guided by his letters, modified, however, by maidenly reserve, but at his request she ceased to address him as “cousin.”

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

formed or united into a whole

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

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

From this reading Her answering missives were guided by his letters, modified, however, by maidenly reserve, but at his request she ceased to address him as “cousin.”

changed in form or character

From this reading Her answering missives were guided by his letters, modified, however, by maidenly reserve, but at his request she ceased to address him as “cousin.”

a particular point in time

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

and nothing more

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

with little or no delay

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

at the expected or proper time

From this reading His letters, however, came punctually and gave lively details of the social festivities in Springfield society.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

express the need or desire for

From this reading Her answering missives were guided by his letters, modified, however, by maidenly reserve, but at his request she ceased to address him as “cousin.”

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading Her answering missives were guided by his letters, modified, however, by maidenly reserve, but at his request she ceased to address him as “cousin.”

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

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading His letters, however, came punctually and gave lively details of the social festivities in Springfield society.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading His letters, however, came punctually and gave lively details of the social festivities in Springfield society.

the season of growth

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

capital of the state of Illinois

From this reading His letters, however, came punctually and gave lively details of the social festivities in Springfield society.

past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

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

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

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

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”

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

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

put to use

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

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

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

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

From this reading Her answering missives were guided by his letters, modified, however, by maidenly reserve, but at his request she ceased to address him as “cousin.”

at the time that

From this reading One favor stipulated by Fred, after his engagement to Hilda, was that she should answer his letters promptly when anything prevented his weekly visit to the farmhouse, and she promised.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading As the winter wore on, snows and rains and like excuses were utilized by Fred as preventing his weekly visits; and after the spring came and merged into summer he made only fortnightly visits to the farmhouse, as was his custom before Hilda became a member of the home circle.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading At the commencement of this correspondence Fred ignored the title “cousin” in inditing and ending his epistles, and substituted “My Dearest Hilda,” or “My Beloved Hilda,” as the fancy of the moment dictated, and signed them “Your Devoted Fred.”