Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading A rainy afternoon a few days later, a trim nurse-maid brought a note to Miss Farlow.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading But we must go back to Anne, whom we left telling fairy tales to an audience across the hedge.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A rainy afternoon a few days later, a trim nurse-maid brought a note to Miss Farlow.

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

From this reading But we must go back to Anne, whom we left telling fairy tales to an audience across the hedge.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading But we must go back to Anne, whom we left telling fairy tales to an audience across the hedge.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Her little boy, just recovering from typhoid fever, was peevish at being kept indoors.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading But we must go back to Anne, whom we left telling fairy tales to an audience across the hedge.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But we must go back to Anne, whom we left telling fairy tales to an audience across the hedge.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He begged to see the girl who had entertained him a few days before by telling fairy tales.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading He begged to see the girl who had entertained him a few days before by telling fairy tales.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Her little boy, just recovering from typhoid fever, was peevish at being kept indoors.

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

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

a youthful male person

From this reading Her little boy, just recovering from typhoid fever, was peevish at being kept indoors.

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

From this reading A rainy afternoon a few days later, a trim nurse-maid brought a note to Miss Farlow.

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From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But we must go back to Anne, whom we left telling fairy tales to an audience across the hedge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He begged to see the girl who had entertained him a few days before by telling fairy tales.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

a young person of either sex

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

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

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A rainy afternoon a few days later, a trim nurse-maid brought a note to Miss Farlow.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading He begged to see the girl who had entertained him a few days before by telling fairy tales.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading But we must go back to Anne, whom we left telling fairy tales to an audience across the hedge.

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

From this reading A rainy afternoon a few days later, a trim nurse-maid brought a note to Miss Farlow.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Her little boy, just recovering from typhoid fever, was peevish at being kept indoors.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A rainy afternoon a few days later, a trim nurse-maid brought a note to Miss Farlow.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

a young female

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But we must go back to Anne, whom we left telling fairy tales to an audience across the hedge.

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

From this reading He begged to see the girl who had entertained him a few days before by telling fairy tales.

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

From this reading He begged to see the girl who had entertained him a few days before by telling fairy tales.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading But we must go back to Anne, whom we left telling fairy tales to an audience across the hedge.

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

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

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

From this reading He begged to see the girl who had entertained him a few days before by telling fairy tales.

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

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

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

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

within a building

From this reading Her little boy, just recovering from typhoid fever, was peevish at being kept indoors.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

and nothing more

From this reading Her little boy, just recovering from typhoid fever, was peevish at being kept indoors.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Her little boy, just recovering from typhoid fever, was peevish at being kept indoors.

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

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A rainy afternoon a few days later, a trim nurse-maid brought a note to Miss Farlow.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading But we must go back to Anne, whom we left telling fairy tales to an audience across the hedge.

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

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

United States actor (1914-1998)

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading A rainy afternoon a few days later, a trim nurse-maid brought a note to Miss Farlow.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But we must go back to Anne, whom we left telling fairy tales to an audience across the hedge.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

a brief written record

From this reading A rainy afternoon a few days later, a trim nurse-maid brought a note to Miss Farlow.

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

From this reading A rainy afternoon a few days later, a trim nurse-maid brought a note to Miss Farlow.

easily irritated or annoyed

From this reading Her little boy, just recovering from typhoid fever, was peevish at being kept indoors.

a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading A rainy afternoon a few days later, a trim nurse-maid brought a note to Miss Farlow.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading Her little boy, just recovering from typhoid fever, was peevish at being kept indoors.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He begged to see the girl who had entertained him a few days before by telling fairy tales.

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

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading But we must go back to Anne, whom we left telling fairy tales to an audience across the hedge.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading But we must go back to Anne, whom we left telling fairy tales to an audience across the hedge.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

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

From this reading But we must go back to Anne, whom we left telling fairy tales to an audience across the hedge.

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

From this reading But we must go back to Anne, whom we left telling fairy tales to an audience across the hedge.

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading A rainy afternoon a few days later, a trim nurse-maid brought a note to Miss Farlow.

serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water

From this reading Her little boy, just recovering from typhoid fever, was peevish at being kept indoors.

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

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But we must go back to Anne, whom we left telling fairy tales to an audience across the hedge.

which person or people

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But we must go back to Anne, whom we left telling fairy tales to an audience across the hedge.

belonging to which person

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was from Mrs. Marshall who lived in the brown-stone house next door, asking that a little girl whose name she did not know, a child with a big rag doll called Honey-Sweet, might come to spend the afternoon with her children.