Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

later than; following

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading One afternoon Archibald Hollister came home early and ran right into the "Pink Tea" crowd.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading But while antagonistic on most points they each agreed on Ethel.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

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

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

indicating opposition or resistance

From this reading But while antagonistic on most points they each agreed on Ethel.

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

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From this reading One afternoon Archibald Hollister came home early and ran right into the "Pink Tea" crowd.

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

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

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

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But while antagonistic on most points they each agreed on Ethel.

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

From this reading One afternoon Archibald Hollister came home early and ran right into the "Pink Tea" crowd.

carefully weighed

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading One afternoon Archibald Hollister came home early and ran right into the "Pink Tea" crowd.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

the wife of your son

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

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

From this reading But while antagonistic on most points they each agreed on Ethel.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading One afternoon Archibald Hollister came home early and ran right into the "Pink Tea" crowd.

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

From this reading But while antagonistic on most points they each agreed on Ethel.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

a young female

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

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

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

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

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

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

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading One afternoon Archibald Hollister came home early and ran right into the "Pink Tea" crowd.

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

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

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

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading One afternoon Archibald Hollister came home early and ran right into the "Pink Tea" crowd.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

and nothing more

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But while antagonistic on most points they each agreed on Ethel.

the mother of your spouse

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

many times at short intervals

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

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

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But while antagonistic on most points they each agreed on Ethel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

unpleasantly

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

a light shade of red

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading But while antagonistic on most points they each agreed on Ethel.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading One afternoon Archibald Hollister came home early and ran right into the "Pink Tea" crowd.

censure severely or angrily

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

precisely, exactly

From this reading One afternoon Archibald Hollister came home early and ran right into the "Pink Tea" crowd.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

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

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

past form of “side” — take sides for or against

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

a male human offspring

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

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

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

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

From this reading But while antagonistic on most points they each agreed on Ethel.

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

From this reading A PINK TEA Although old Mrs. Hollister owned the house and nearly all of the handsome antique furniture, Mrs. Archie seemed often to forget that fact, and from her manner one might infer that the lady regarded her mother-in-law as a sort of interloper.

hard to endure

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

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

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

in or at the place that

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

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

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

during the time that

From this reading But while antagonistic on most points they each agreed on Ethel.

which person or people

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The old lady would allow her to go just so far, after which she would suddenly pull her up with a sharp turn and admonish her with such a cutting rebuke that Mrs. Archie would blush painfully and apologize.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Even Grandmother felt that her daughter-in-law was wise in trying to fit the girl for the smart set, where she would have social position and money, and she even sided with the wife against her son, who considered it all wrong.