Chapter XXI

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

From this reading It was quite a triumphal progress, and Meg was feeling particularly proud that afternoon, for her charges, including William, had all behaved beautifully.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was quite a triumphal progress, and Meg was feeling particularly proud that afternoon, for her charges, including William, had all behaved beautifully.

(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 quite a triumphal progress, and Meg was feeling particularly proud that afternoon, for her charges, including William, had all behaved beautifully.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

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

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

capable of being read with comprehension

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

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

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

in a beautiful manner

From this reading It was quite a triumphal progress, and Meg was feeling particularly proud that afternoon, for her charges, including William, had all behaved beautifully.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading It was quite a triumphal progress, and Meg was feeling particularly proud that afternoon, for her charges, including William, had all behaved beautifully.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

next to; at the side of

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading Once through the friendly, dignified old street, they reached the main road, which was bordered by rough grass sloping to a ditch surmounted by a thick thorn hedge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

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

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something

From this reading It was quite a triumphal progress, and Meg was feeling particularly proud that afternoon, for her charges, including William, had all behaved beautifully.

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

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

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

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

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

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading Once through the friendly, dignified old street, they reached the main road, which was bordered by rough grass sloping to a ditch surmounted by a thick thorn hedge.

a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading Once through the friendly, dignified old street, they reached the main road, which was bordered by rough grass sloping to a ditch surmounted by a thick thorn hedge.

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

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

worthy of imitation

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

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

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It was quite a triumphal progress, and Meg was feeling particularly proud that afternoon, for her charges, including William, had all behaved beautifully.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was quite a triumphal progress, and Meg was feeling particularly proud that afternoon, for her charges, including William, had all behaved beautifully.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Once through the friendly, dignified old street, they reached the main road, which was bordered by rough grass sloping to a ditch surmounted by a thick thorn hedge.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

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

From this reading It was quite a triumphal progress, and Meg was feeling particularly proud that afternoon, for her charges, including William, had all behaved beautifully.

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

From this reading Once through the friendly, dignified old street, they reached the main road, which was bordered by rough grass sloping to a ditch surmounted by a thick thorn hedge.

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

From this reading It was quite a triumphal progress, and Meg was feeling particularly proud that afternoon, for her charges, including William, had all behaved beautifully.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

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

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading It was quite a triumphal progress, and Meg was feeling particularly proud that afternoon, for her charges, including William, had all behaved beautifully.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was quite a triumphal progress, and Meg was feeling particularly proud that afternoon, for her charges, including William, had all behaved beautifully.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

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

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

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

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

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

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

most important element

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

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

From this reading Once through the friendly, dignified old street, they reached the main road, which was bordered by rough grass sloping to a ditch surmounted by a thick thorn hedge.

on one occasion

From this reading Once through the friendly, dignified old street, they reached the main road, which was bordered by rough grass sloping to a ditch surmounted by a thick thorn hedge.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It was quite a triumphal progress, and Meg was feeling particularly proud that afternoon, for her charges, including William, had all behaved beautifully.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

plural of “paw” — a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

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

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading It was quite a triumphal progress, and Meg was feeling particularly proud that afternoon, for her charges, including William, had all behaved beautifully.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading It was quite a triumphal progress, and Meg was feeling particularly proud that afternoon, for her charges, including William, had all behaved beautifully.

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

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

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

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was quite a triumphal progress, and Meg was feeling particularly proud that afternoon, for her charges, including William, had all behaved beautifully.

on the contrary

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Once through the friendly, dignified old street, they reached the main road, which was bordered by rough grass sloping to a ditch surmounted by a thick thorn hedge.

past form of “refrain” — resist doing something

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Once through the friendly, dignified old street, they reached the main road, which was bordered by rough grass sloping to a ditch surmounted by a thick thorn hedge.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Once through the friendly, dignified old street, they reached the main road, which was bordered by rough grass sloping to a ditch surmounted by a thick thorn hedge.

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

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading Once through the friendly, dignified old street, they reached the main road, which was bordered by rough grass sloping to a ditch surmounted by a thick thorn hedge.

-ing form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

move hurridly

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

having something on top

From this reading Once through the friendly, dignified old street, they reached the main road, which was bordered by rough grass sloping to a ditch surmounted by a thick thorn hedge.

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

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was quite a triumphal progress, and Meg was feeling particularly proud that afternoon, for her charges, including William, had all behaved beautifully.

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

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

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

From this reading Once through the friendly, dignified old street, they reached the main road, which was bordered by rough grass sloping to a ditch surmounted by a thick thorn hedge.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Once through the friendly, dignified old street, they reached the main road, which was bordered by rough grass sloping to a ditch surmounted by a thick thorn hedge.

something that causes irritation and annoyance

From this reading Once through the friendly, dignified old street, they reached the main road, which was bordered by rough grass sloping to a ditch surmounted by a thick thorn hedge.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

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

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

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

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

relating to or celebrating a triumph

From this reading It was quite a triumphal progress, and Meg was feeling particularly proud that afternoon, for her charges, including William, had all behaved beautifully.

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

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

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

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

From this reading It was quite a triumphal progress, and Meg was feeling particularly proud that afternoon, for her charges, including William, had all behaved beautifully.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

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

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

at the time that

From this reading They were rather late, and Meg was wheeling little Fay as fast as she could, Tony trotting beside her to keep up, when a motor horn was sounded behind them and a large car came along at a good speed.

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

From this reading Once through the friendly, dignified old street, they reached the main road, which was bordered by rough grass sloping to a ditch surmounted by a thick thorn hedge.

which person or people

From this reading ANOTHER WAY OF LOVE Meg and the children, returning from their tea-party at the vicarage, were stopped continually in their journey through the main street by friendly folk who wanted to greet the children.

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

From this reading It was quite a triumphal progress, and Meg was feeling particularly proud that afternoon, for her charges, including William, had all behaved beautifully.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.

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

From this reading Little Fay had refrained from snatching other children's belongings with the cool remark, "Plitty little Fay would like 'at"; Tony had been quite merry and approachable; and William had offered paws and submitted to continual pullings, pushings and draggings with exemplary patience.