Chapter VIII

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

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

quickly and without warning

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

consider or hold as true

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

(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 It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

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From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

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From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

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

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

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

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

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

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thus spoke Lassie, when the bedroom door was shut, and she and her friend seemed well away from all the rest of the world for the next ten hours, at least.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Thus spoke Lassie, when the bedroom door was shut, and she and her friend seemed well away from all the rest of the world for the next ten hours, at least.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Thus spoke Lassie, when the bedroom door was shut, and she and her friend seemed well away from all the rest of the world for the next ten hours, at least.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Alva had introduced her to both with that pleasant courtesy which was given to none too careful social scrutiny.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Alva had introduced her to both with that pleasant courtesy which was given to none too careful social scrutiny.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading Alva had introduced her to both with that pleasant courtesy which was given to none too careful social scrutiny.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

a room used for dining

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

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

From this reading Thus spoke Lassie, when the bedroom door was shut, and she and her friend seemed well away from all the rest of the world for the next ten hours, at least.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading "Well, I'm glad I've seen them; now I feel as if I'd seen everything, except the Lower Falls."

apart from; not including

From this reading "Well, I'm glad I've seen them; now I feel as if I'd seen everything, except the Lower Falls."

a flaw or weak point

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading "Well, I'm glad I've seen them; now I feel as if I'd seen everything, except the Lower Falls."

a social unit living together

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "Well, I'm glad I've seen them; now I feel as if I'd seen everything, except the Lower Falls."

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thus spoke Lassie, when the bedroom door was shut, and she and her friend seemed well away from all the rest of the world for the next ten hours, at least.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Thus spoke Lassie, when the bedroom door was shut, and she and her friend seemed well away from all the rest of the world for the next ten hours, at least.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "Well, I'm glad I've seen them; now I feel as if I'd seen everything, except the Lower Falls."

an established custom

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

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

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

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

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

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

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Thus spoke Lassie, when the bedroom door was shut, and she and her friend seemed well away from all the rest of the world for the next ten hours, at least.

the quality of being humane

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

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

From this reading "Well, I'm glad I've seen them; now I feel as if I'd seen everything, except the Lower Falls."

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From this reading "Well, I'm glad I've seen them; now I feel as if I'd seen everything, except the Lower Falls."

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

From this reading "Well, I'm glad I've seen them; now I feel as if I'd seen everything, except the Lower Falls."

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

From this reading "Well, I'm glad I've seen them; now I feel as if I'd seen everything, except the Lower Falls."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Well, I'm glad I've seen them; now I feel as if I'd seen everything, except the Lower Falls."

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

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Alva had introduced her to both with that pleasant courtesy which was given to none too careful social scrutiny.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

and nothing more

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

a girl or young woman who is unmarried

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

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

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

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

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Thus spoke Lassie, when the bedroom door was shut, and she and her friend seemed well away from all the rest of the world for the next ten hours, at least.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading "Well, I'm glad I've seen them; now I feel as if I'd seen everything, except the Lower Falls."

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

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

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Thus spoke Lassie, when the bedroom door was shut, and she and her friend seemed well away from all the rest of the world for the next ten hours, at least.

not one, and not any

From this reading Alva had introduced her to both with that pleasant courtesy which was given to none too careful social scrutiny.

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

From this reading "Well, I'm glad I've seen them; now I feel as if I'd seen everything, except the Lower Falls."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

owed as a debt

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Alva had introduced her to both with that pleasant courtesy which was given to none too careful social scrutiny.

in a polite manner

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Thus spoke Lassie, when the bedroom door was shut, and she and her friend seemed well away from all the rest of the world for the next ten hours, at least.

Identical; not different.

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading Alva had introduced her to both with that pleasant courtesy which was given to none too careful social scrutiny.

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

From this reading Thus spoke Lassie, when the bedroom door was shut, and she and her friend seemed well away from all the rest of the world for the next ten hours, at least.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Well, I'm glad I've seen them; now I feel as if I'd seen everything, except the Lower Falls."

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

From this reading Thus spoke Lassie, when the bedroom door was shut, and she and her friend seemed well away from all the rest of the world for the next ten hours, at least.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Thus spoke Lassie, when the bedroom door was shut, and she and her friend seemed well away from all the rest of the world for the next ten hours, at least.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Alva had introduced her to both with that pleasant courtesy which was given to none too careful social scrutiny.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Thus spoke Lassie, when the bedroom door was shut, and she and her friend seemed well away from all the rest of the world for the next ten hours, at least.

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 MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Thus spoke Lassie, when the bedroom door was shut, and she and her friend seemed well away from all the rest of the world for the next ten hours, at least.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Alva had introduced her to both with that pleasant courtesy which was given to none too careful social scrutiny.

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

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Well, I'm glad I've seen them; now I feel as if I'd seen everything, except the Lower Falls."

needing moisture

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus spoke Lassie, when the bedroom door was shut, and she and her friend seemed well away from all the rest of the world for the next ten hours, at least.

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

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Alva had introduced her to both with that pleasant courtesy which was given to none too careful social scrutiny.

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

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

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

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

From this reading Alva had introduced her to both with that pleasant courtesy which was given to none too careful social scrutiny.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, I'm glad I've seen them; now I feel as if I'd seen everything, except the Lower Falls."

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

From this reading It was Alva's habit to deal with all humanity on a broad footing of equality--a habit which her well-born friends politely termed a failing, and which those of other classes accepted as the thirsty accept water, just with content.

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

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

at the time that

From this reading Thus spoke Lassie, when the bedroom door was shut, and she and her friend seemed well away from all the rest of the world for the next ten hours, at least.

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

From this reading Alva had introduced her to both with that pleasant courtesy which was given to none too careful social scrutiny.

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

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

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

From this reading MISS LATHBUN'S STORY Curiously enough, just as Mrs. Wiley abruptly terminated her call on her friend Mrs. Ray, owing to the unpleasant twist given their conversation by the Lathbun family, Lassie and Alva were speaking of the same two ladies, whom Lassie had met in the dining-room an hour before.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Alva had introduced her to both with that pleasant courtesy which was given to none too careful social scrutiny.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Thus spoke Lassie, when the bedroom door was shut, and she and her friend seemed well away from all the rest of the world for the next ten hours, at least.