Chapter XVII

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

From this reading JOSIE MAKES A FIND Josie’s impatience amounted almost to a fever, as she awaited the hour for dinner with Mr. Cheatham.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading She felt she must write a detailed account to Ursula of her visit with the Trasks.

later than; following

From this reading The day after Christmas had been a busy one for her.

(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 Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

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

From this reading JOSIE MAKES A FIND Josie’s impatience amounted almost to a fever, as she awaited the hour for dinner with Mr. Cheatham.

in addition

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to

From this reading JOSIE MAKES A FIND Josie’s impatience amounted almost to a fever, as she awaited the hour for dinner with Mr. Cheatham.

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

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

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

From this reading JOSIE MAKES A FIND Josie’s impatience amounted almost to a fever, as she awaited the hour for dinner with Mr. Cheatham.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

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

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

expected hopefully

From this reading JOSIE MAKES A FIND Josie’s impatience amounted almost to a fever, as she awaited the hour for dinner with Mr. Cheatham.

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

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The day after Christmas had been a busy one for her.

a tenant in someone's house

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The day after Christmas had been a busy one for her.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

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From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

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From this reading JOSIE MAKES A FIND Josie’s impatience amounted almost to a fever, as she awaited the hour for dinner with Mr. Cheatham.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading The day after Christmas had been a busy one for her.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

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

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day after Christmas had been a busy one for her.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading She felt she must write a detailed account to Ursula of her visit with the Trasks.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading JOSIE MAKES A FIND Josie’s impatience amounted almost to a fever, as she awaited the hour for dinner with Mr. Cheatham.

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From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She felt she must write a detailed account to Ursula of her visit with the Trasks.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading JOSIE MAKES A FIND Josie’s impatience amounted almost to a fever, as she awaited the hour for dinner with Mr. Cheatham.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading JOSIE MAKES A FIND Josie’s impatience amounted almost to a fever, as she awaited the hour for dinner with Mr. Cheatham.

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From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading JOSIE MAKES A FIND Josie’s impatience amounted almost to a fever, as she awaited the hour for dinner with Mr. Cheatham.

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

From this reading The day after Christmas had been a busy one for her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

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

From this reading The day after Christmas had been a busy one for her.

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

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading JOSIE MAKES A FIND Josie’s impatience amounted almost to a fever, as she awaited the hour for dinner with Mr. Cheatham.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading JOSIE MAKES A FIND Josie’s impatience amounted almost to a fever, as she awaited the hour for dinner with Mr. Cheatham.

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

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

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

From this reading JOSIE MAKES A FIND Josie’s impatience amounted almost to a fever, as she awaited the hour for dinner with Mr. Cheatham.

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

From this reading JOSIE MAKES A FIND Josie’s impatience amounted almost to a fever, as she awaited the hour for dinner with Mr. Cheatham.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

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

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

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

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading JOSIE MAKES A FIND Josie’s impatience amounted almost to a fever, as she awaited the hour for dinner with Mr. Cheatham.

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

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

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

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

a form of address for a man

From this reading JOSIE MAKES A FIND Josie’s impatience amounted almost to a fever, as she awaited the hour for dinner with Mr. Cheatham.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She felt she must write a detailed account to Ursula of her visit with the Trasks.

not any; not one

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She felt she must write a detailed account to Ursula of her visit with the Trasks.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The day after Christmas had been a busy one for her.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

disparaging terms for small people

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

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

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

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

From this reading JOSIE MAKES A FIND Josie’s impatience amounted almost to a fever, as she awaited the hour for dinner with Mr. Cheatham.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

express in words

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

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

From this reading JOSIE MAKES A FIND Josie’s impatience amounted almost to a fever, as she awaited the hour for dinner with Mr. Cheatham.

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

From this reading JOSIE MAKES A FIND Josie’s impatience amounted almost to a fever, as she awaited the hour for dinner with Mr. Cheatham.

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

From this reading She felt she must write a detailed account to Ursula of her visit with the Trasks.

-ing form of “unearth” — bring to light

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

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

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

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

From this reading She felt she must write a detailed account to Ursula of her visit with the Trasks.

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

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading She felt she must write a detailed account to Ursula of her visit with the Trasks.

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

From this reading Also Captain Charlie Lonsdale and Bob Dulaney must be communicated with and the rest of the day was taken up in unearthing everything concerning Cheatham and Miss Fitchet that a female detective could hope to learn in a day.

at the time that

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

in the company of; together with

From this reading JOSIE MAKES A FIND Josie’s impatience amounted almost to a fever, as she awaited the hour for dinner with Mr. Cheatham.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.

produce a literary work

From this reading She felt she must write a detailed account to Ursula of her visit with the Trasks.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Aunt Mandy was intensely interested in all Josie had to tell her of her cousins at Peewee Valley and her excitement knew no bounds when she learned that the young woman upon whom she looked as her own especial boarder, since her husband had sent her to Miss Lucy Leech’s, should have had Christmas dinner with such “highupity pussons” as the Trasks.