Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

a farewell remark

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

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

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

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

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

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

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

propose a payment

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

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From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading And now every box and trunk was ready.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

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

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

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

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

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From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

having made preparations

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

in or to another place

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

past form of “endear” — make attractive or lovable

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading And now every box and trunk was ready.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

set up or found

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

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

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

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

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

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

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

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

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

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

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

immediately past

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

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

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

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From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

having no nose

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

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

From this reading And now every box and trunk was ready.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

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

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE ROAD.

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From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

plural of “pitcher” — (baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading And now every box and trunk was ready.

set that receives radio or tv signals

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

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

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading ON THE ROAD.

shaken into waves or undulations as by wind

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

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

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

plural of “spoon” — a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

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From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

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

From this reading ON THE ROAD.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

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

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

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From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading At last the packing-up process came to an end, everything too poor to sell, and too good to give away, had found a place—some here, some there, and some in John’s trunk, among his ruffled bosoms, collars, dickeys, and so forth.

up to a particular time

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Farmer Truesdale’s red wagon stood at the door, waiting to convey them to the depot, and nothing remained for Grandma Nichols, but to bid adieu to the old spot, endeared to her by so many associations.

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

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

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

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.

which person or people

From this reading Miss Nancy, who stood by until the last, was made the receiver of sundry cracked teacups, noseless pitchers, and iron spoons, which could not be disposed of elsewhere.