Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading Here they were joined by Bubble, who had found a lodging for himself, Dr. Abernethy, and the pony, in the family of Abner Colt, the mail-carrier.

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From this reading Here they were joined by Bubble, who had found a lodging for himself, Dr. Abernethy, and the pony, in the family of Abner Colt, the mail-carrier.

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

From this reading Here they were joined by Bubble, who had found a lodging for himself, Dr. Abernethy, and the pony, in the family of Abner Colt, the mail-carrier.

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

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

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

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

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

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

form, produce, or emit bubbles

From this reading Here they were joined by Bubble, who had found a lodging for himself, Dr. Abernethy, and the pony, in the family of Abner Colt, the mail-carrier.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here they were joined by Bubble, who had found a lodging for himself, Dr. Abernethy, and the pony, in the family of Abner Colt, the mail-carrier.

a young male horse under the age of four

From this reading COLT.

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

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

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

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

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

From this reading Here they were joined by Bubble, who had found a lodging for himself, Dr. Abernethy, and the pony, in the family of Abner Colt, the mail-carrier.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

take in solid food

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

a social unit living together

From this reading Here they were joined by Bubble, who had found a lodging for himself, Dr. Abernethy, and the pony, in the family of Abner Colt, the mail-carrier.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here they were joined by Bubble, who had found a lodging for himself, Dr. Abernethy, and the pony, in the family of Abner Colt, the mail-carrier.

set up or found

From this reading Here they were joined by Bubble, who had found a lodging for himself, Dr. Abernethy, and the pony, in the family of Abner Colt, the mail-carrier.

small quantity of fried batter containing fruit or meat or vegetables

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

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

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

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

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here they were joined by Bubble, who had found a lodging for himself, Dr. Abernethy, and the pony, in the family of Abner Colt, the mail-carrier.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Here they were joined by Bubble, who had found a lodging for himself, Dr. Abernethy, and the pony, in the family of Abner Colt, the mail-carrier.

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

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

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

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

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

From this reading Here they were joined by Bubble, who had found a lodging for himself, Dr. Abernethy, and the pony, in the family of Abner Colt, the mail-carrier.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

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

From this reading Here they were joined by Bubble, who had found a lodging for himself, Dr. Abernethy, and the pony, in the family of Abner Colt, the mail-carrier.

and nothing more

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

with laughter; while laughing

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading Here they were joined by Bubble, who had found a lodging for himself, Dr. Abernethy, and the pony, in the family of Abner Colt, the mail-carrier.

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

From this reading Here they were joined by Bubble, who had found a lodging for himself, Dr. Abernethy, and the pony, in the family of Abner Colt, the mail-carrier.

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

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

a form of address for a man

From this reading OLD MR.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Here they were joined by Bubble, who had found a lodging for himself, Dr. Abernethy, and the pony, in the family of Abner Colt, the mail-carrier.

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

From this reading OLD MR.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

above and across; more than

From this reading Supper was over.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading Here they were joined by Bubble, who had found a lodging for himself, Dr. Abernethy, and the pony, in the family of Abner Colt, the mail-carrier.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

the act of refusing

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Supper was over.

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

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

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

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

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

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

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

From this reading Supper was over.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

look attentively

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

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

From this reading Here they were joined by Bubble, who had found a lodging for himself, Dr. Abernethy, and the pony, in the family of Abner Colt, the mail-carrier.

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

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.

which person or people

From this reading Here they were joined by Bubble, who had found a lodging for himself, Dr. Abernethy, and the pony, in the family of Abner Colt, the mail-carrier.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The girls had laughingly resisted their hostess's appeal, "Just one more fritter, with another on each side to keep it warm,--though I don't know as they _are_ fit to eat!" and on her positive refusal to let them help wash the dishes, had retired to the back doorstep, from which they could watch the sunset.