Chapter XV

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

From this reading Uncle Peter and Aunt Hannah Conant had done all they could to make Ursula and Ben feel that they were a real uncle and aunt instead of chance acquaintances.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Uncle Peter and Aunt Hannah Conant had done all they could to make Ursula and Ben feel that they were a real uncle and aunt instead of chance acquaintances.

(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 Uncle Peter and Aunt Hannah Conant had done all they could to make Ursula and Ben feel that they were a real uncle and aunt instead of chance acquaintances.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading With no news of little Philip, and no word from Josie, Ursula had almost wept her spirit from her eyes.

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

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

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

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

having no known name or identity or known source

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Uncle Peter and Aunt Hannah Conant had done all they could to make Ursula and Ben feel that they were a real uncle and aunt instead of chance acquaintances.

for the reason that

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Uncle Peter and Aunt Hannah Conant had done all they could to make Ursula and Ben feel that they were a real uncle and aunt instead of chance acquaintances.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Uncle Peter and Aunt Hannah Conant had done all they could to make Ursula and Ben feel that they were a real uncle and aunt instead of chance acquaintances.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

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From this reading Uncle Peter and Aunt Hannah Conant had done all they could to make Ursula and Ben feel that they were a real uncle and aunt instead of chance acquaintances.

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

From this reading Uncle Peter and Aunt Hannah Conant had done all they could to make Ursula and Ben feel that they were a real uncle and aunt instead of chance acquaintances.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

well in the past; former

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Uncle Peter and Aunt Hannah Conant had done all they could to make Ursula and Ben feel that they were a real uncle and aunt instead of chance acquaintances.

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

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

opinion or judgment

From this reading With no news of little Philip, and no word from Josie, Ursula had almost wept her spirit from her eyes.

past form of “feast” — partake in a feast or banquet

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

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

From this reading Uncle Peter and Aunt Hannah Conant had done all they could to make Ursula and Ben feel that they were a real uncle and aunt instead of chance acquaintances.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With no news of little Philip, and no word from Josie, Ursula had almost wept her spirit from her eyes.

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

From this reading With no news of little Philip, and no word from Josie, Ursula had almost wept her spirit from her eyes.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

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From this reading Uncle Peter and Aunt Hannah Conant had done all they could to make Ursula and Ben feel that they were a real uncle and aunt instead of chance acquaintances.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

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

From this reading With no news of little Philip, and no word from Josie, Ursula had almost wept her spirit from her eyes.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

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

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

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

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Uncle Peter and Aunt Hannah Conant had done all they could to make Ursula and Ben feel that they were a real uncle and aunt instead of chance acquaintances.

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From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

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

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

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

From this reading With no news of little Philip, and no word from Josie, Ursula had almost wept her spirit from her eyes.

engage in

From this reading Uncle Peter and Aunt Hannah Conant had done all they could to make Ursula and Ben feel that they were a real uncle and aunt instead of chance acquaintances.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

information about recent and important events

From this reading With no news of little Philip, and no word from Josie, Ursula had almost wept her spirit from her eyes.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

not any; not one

From this reading With no news of little Philip, and no word from Josie, Ursula had almost wept her spirit from her eyes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

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

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

disparaging terms for small people

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Uncle Peter and Aunt Hannah Conant had done all they could to make Ursula and Ben feel that they were a real uncle and aunt instead of chance acquaintances.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading With no news of little Philip, and no word from Josie, Ursula had almost wept her spirit from her eyes.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Uncle Peter and Aunt Hannah Conant had done all they could to make Ursula and Ben feel that they were a real uncle and aunt instead of chance acquaintances.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

past form of “scheme” — form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

using or enjoying something jointly with others

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

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

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading With no news of little Philip, and no word from Josie, Ursula had almost wept her spirit from her eyes.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Uncle Peter and Aunt Hannah Conant had done all they could to make Ursula and Ben feel that they were a real uncle and aunt instead of chance acquaintances.

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

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

in or at that place or location

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

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

From this reading Uncle Peter and Aunt Hannah Conant had done all they could to make Ursula and Ben feel that they were a real uncle and aunt instead of chance acquaintances.

very small

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

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

From this reading Uncle Peter and Aunt Hannah Conant had done all they could to make Ursula and Ben feel that they were a real uncle and aunt instead of chance acquaintances.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

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

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Uncle Peter and Aunt Hannah Conant had done all they could to make Ursula and Ben feel that they were a real uncle and aunt instead of chance acquaintances.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

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

From this reading With no news of little Philip, and no word from Josie, Ursula had almost wept her spirit from her eyes.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Josie had departed on the midnight train and the rest of the night dragged by, Ben sleeping in spite of himself, because he did not want to sleep at all, but his heavy eyelids refused to stay open.

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

From this reading Irene had begged them to come and stay with her and had eagerly insisted upon sharing her room with Ursula while Ben was to have the tiny hall room next to the old couple, but Ursula felt she must remain in her own little apartment, in case some word from Philip might arrive.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading With no news of little Philip, and no word from Josie, Ursula had almost wept her spirit from her eyes.

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

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

during the time that

From this reading AN ANONYMOUS LETTER While Josie feasted and schemed in the pleasant home of Colonel and Mrs. Trask in Peewee Valley, there were sad hearts in Dorfield.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With no news of little Philip, and no word from Josie, Ursula had almost wept her spirit from her eyes.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading With no news of little Philip, and no word from Josie, Ursula had almost wept her spirit from her eyes.