Chapter XII

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

From this reading A flat tin box met her eye, and a note was tied against the cover.

later than; following

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading A flat tin box met her eye, and a note was tied against the cover.

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

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

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

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

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

From this reading Her own name appeared on the note in a small, close chirography which was unfamiliar.

in an awkward manner

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

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

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

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

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading A flat tin box met her eye, and a note was tied against the cover.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

beautiful handwriting

From this reading Her own name appeared on the note in a small, close chirography which was unfamiliar.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Her own name appeared on the note in a small, close chirography which was unfamiliar.

a food rich in sugar

From this reading "I didn't notice that preserved ginger," she reflected, and picked up the box with satisfaction, for the confection was her favorite.

a line made of twisted fibers or threads

From this reading She slipped off the metal cord and opened the letter.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading A flat tin box met her eye, and a note was tied against the cover.

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

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

From this reading "I didn't notice that preserved ginger," she reflected, and picked up the box with satisfaction, for the confection was her favorite.

a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

remove the dust from

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

half the width of an em

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

the organ of sight

From this reading A flat tin box met her eye, and a note was tied against the cover.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading "I didn't notice that preserved ginger," she reflected, and picked up the box with satisfaction, for the confection was her favorite.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading A flat tin box met her eye, and a note was tied against the cover.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I didn't notice that preserved ginger," she reflected, and picked up the box with satisfaction, for the confection was her favorite.

perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems

From this reading "I didn't notice that preserved ginger," she reflected, and picked up the box with satisfaction, for the confection was her favorite.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

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

From this reading A flat tin box met her eye, and a note was tied against the cover.

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

From this reading "I didn't notice that preserved ginger," she reflected, and picked up the box with satisfaction, for the confection was her favorite.

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

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

past form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading She slipped off the metal cord and opened the letter.

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

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading A flat tin box met her eye, and a note was tied against the cover.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading She slipped off the metal cord and opened the letter.

plural of “mint” — (often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

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

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Her own name appeared on the note in a small, close chirography which was unfamiliar.

a brief written record

From this reading A flat tin box met her eye, and a note was tied against the cover.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading "I didn't notice that preserved ginger," she reflected, and picked up the box with satisfaction, for the confection was her favorite.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

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

From this reading She slipped off the metal cord and opened the letter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading She slipped off the metal cord and opened the letter.

above and across; more than

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Her own name appeared on the note in a small, close chirography which was unfamiliar.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading "I didn't notice that preserved ginger," she reflected, and picked up the box with satisfaction, for the confection was her favorite.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading "I didn't notice that preserved ginger," she reflected, and picked up the box with satisfaction, for the confection was her favorite.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading "I didn't notice that preserved ginger," she reflected, and picked up the box with satisfaction, for the confection was her favorite.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading "I didn't notice that preserved ginger," she reflected, and picked up the box with satisfaction, for the confection was her favorite.

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

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading She slipped off the metal cord and opened the letter.

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

From this reading Her own name appeared on the note in a small, close chirography which was unfamiliar.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

plural of “stem” — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

filled with something

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I didn't notice that preserved ginger," she reflected, and picked up the box with satisfaction, for the confection was her favorite.

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

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

bound or secured closely

From this reading A flat tin box met her eye, and a note was tied against the cover.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading A flat tin box met her eye, and a note was tied against the cover.

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

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

create by training and teaching

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

not known or well known

From this reading Her own name appeared on the note in a small, close chirography which was unfamiliar.

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

From this reading "I didn't notice that preserved ginger," she reflected, and picked up the box with satisfaction, for the confection was her favorite.

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

From this reading A flat tin box met her eye, and a note was tied against the cover.

a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

in or at the place that

From this reading EN ROUTE Miss Barry took the rest of the flowers and placed their stems in the washbowl, where the lovely blossoms lolled over awkwardly in an increasing haze of dust, after the manner of train flowers; then she stepped back to the divan and inspected the boxes of bon-bons, stuffed dates, mints, and so on.

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

From this reading Her own name appeared on the note in a small, close chirography which was unfamiliar.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I didn't notice that preserved ginger," she reflected, and picked up the box with satisfaction, for the confection was her favorite.