Chapter VII

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

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

having companions or an escort

From this reading A card requested that they be distributed to "the hazers" accompanied it.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "I'd like to meet that girl on an equal footing and tell her that she is—" "Chief among ten thousand and altogether lovely," put in Lee.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "I'd like to meet that girl on an equal footing and tell her that she is—" "Chief among ten thousand and altogether lovely," put in Lee.

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

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

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

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A card requested that they be distributed to "the hazers" accompanied it.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading A card requested that they be distributed to "the hazers" accompanied it.

a person who is in charge

From this reading "I'd like to meet that girl on an equal footing and tell her that she is—" "Chief among ten thousand and altogether lovely," put in Lee.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

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From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

accompanying

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

spread out or scattered about or divided up

From this reading A card requested that they be distributed to "the hazers" accompanied it.

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From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading "I'd like to meet that girl on an equal footing and tell her that she is—" "Chief among ten thousand and altogether lovely," put in Lee.

supported by evidence

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading "I'd like to meet that girl on an equal footing and tell her that she is—" "Chief among ten thousand and altogether lovely," put in Lee.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

a young female

From this reading "I'd like to meet that girl on an equal footing and tell her that she is—" "Chief among ten thousand and altogether lovely," put in Lee.

the act of departing

From this reading "I'm going to wear my rose."

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

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From this reading A card requested that they be distributed to "the hazers" accompanied it.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

-ing form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

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

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

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

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

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

From this reading "I'd like to meet that girl on an equal footing and tell her that she is—" "Chief among ten thousand and altogether lovely," put in Lee.

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

From this reading "I'm going to wear my rose."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

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

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

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

From this reading "I'd like to meet that girl on an equal footing and tell her that she is—" "Chief among ten thousand and altogether lovely," put in Lee.

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

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A card requested that they be distributed to "the hazers" accompanied it.

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

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading "I'd like to meet that girl on an equal footing and tell her that she is—" "Chief among ten thousand and altogether lovely," put in Lee.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I'd like to meet that girl on an equal footing and tell her that she is—" "Chief among ten thousand and altogether lovely," put in Lee.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading "I'd like to meet that girl on an equal footing and tell her that she is—" "Chief among ten thousand and altogether lovely," put in Lee.

of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

come together

From this reading "I'd like to meet that girl on an equal footing and tell her that she is—" "Chief among ten thousand and altogether lovely," put in Lee.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I'm going to wear my rose."

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "I'd like to meet that girl on an equal footing and tell her that she is—" "Chief among ten thousand and altogether lovely," put in Lee.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

asked for

From this reading A card requested that they be distributed to "the hazers" accompanied it.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

a place of inviolable privacy

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

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

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

having a supporting base

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

express in words

From this reading "I'd like to meet that girl on an equal footing and tell her that she is—" "Chief among ten thousand and altogether lovely," put in Lee.

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

From this reading "I'd like to meet that girl on an equal footing and tell her that she is—" "Chief among ten thousand and altogether lovely," put in Lee.

past form of “tender” — offer or present for acceptance

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

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

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

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

From this reading A card requested that they be distributed to "the hazers" accompanied it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading "I'd like to meet that girl on an equal footing and tell her that she is—" "Chief among ten thousand and altogether lovely," put in Lee.

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

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

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

From this reading THE THANKSGIVING BOX THAT Marian Austin appreciated the vote of thanks tendered her by the sophomores was evidenced by the arrival of a box of roses, corresponding in number to the list of names signed.

look attentively

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

be dressed in

From this reading "I'm going to wear my rose."

(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 The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.

at the time that

From this reading The box was addressed to the president of the class, and when Cordelia opened it in her sanctum, an interested group standing by to watch her, she exclaimed, "Well, if this isn't heaping coals of fire on our heads, I don't know the meaning of the expression; red coals, too," she added, separating one crimson rose from the rest.