Chapter IX

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

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

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

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

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

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

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

From this reading "You needn't be shocked, lovie; John Dene is as worthy as his namesake in _Evangeline_."

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading "Dorothy!" cried Mrs. West, a tiny white-haired lady whose face still retained traces of youthful beauty.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

dearly loved

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

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From this reading "You needn't be shocked, lovie; John Dene is as worthy as his namesake in _Evangeline_."

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

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

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From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

take in solid food

From this reading "Now I must eat.

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From this reading "You needn't be shocked, lovie; John Dene is as worthy as his namesake in _Evangeline_."

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "Dorothy!" cried Mrs. West, a tiny white-haired lady whose face still retained traces of youthful beauty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

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

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

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

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

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

From this reading "You needn't be shocked, lovie; John Dene is as worthy as his namesake in _Evangeline_."

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

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Dorothy!" cried Mrs. West, a tiny white-haired lady whose face still retained traces of youthful beauty.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading She laughed lightly.

without good reason

From this reading She laughed lightly.

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

From this reading "You needn't be shocked, lovie; John Dene is as worthy as his namesake in _Evangeline_."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Dorothy!" cried Mrs. West, a tiny white-haired lady whose face still retained traces of youthful beauty.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Now I must eat.

a person with the same name as another

From this reading "You needn't be shocked, lovie; John Dene is as worthy as his namesake in _Evangeline_."

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From this reading "You needn't be shocked, lovie; John Dene is as worthy as his namesake in _Evangeline_."

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

From this reading "Now I must eat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Dorothy!" cried Mrs. West, a tiny white-haired lady whose face still retained traces of youthful beauty.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading "Dorothy!" cried Mrs. West, a tiny white-haired lady whose face still retained traces of youthful beauty.

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

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading "You needn't be shocked, lovie; John Dene is as worthy as his namesake in _Evangeline_."

not in physical motion

From this reading "Dorothy!" cried Mrs. West, a tiny white-haired lady whose face still retained traces of youthful beauty.

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

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

very small

From this reading "Dorothy!" cried Mrs. West, a tiny white-haired lady whose face still retained traces of youthful beauty.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading "Dorothy!" cried Mrs. West, a tiny white-haired lady whose face still retained traces of youthful beauty.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading "Dorothy!" cried Mrs. West, a tiny white-haired lady whose face still retained traces of youthful beauty.

belonging to which person

From this reading "Dorothy!" cried Mrs. West, a tiny white-haired lady whose face still retained traces of youthful beauty.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading DOROTHY WEST AT HOME "Mother mine," cried Dorothy West, as she withdrew the pins from her hat, "John Dene's a dear, and I think his passion for me is developing."

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading "You needn't be shocked, lovie; John Dene is as worthy as his namesake in _Evangeline_."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You needn't be shocked, lovie; John Dene is as worthy as his namesake in _Evangeline_."

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading "Dorothy!" cried Mrs. West, a tiny white-haired lady whose face still retained traces of youthful beauty.