Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading Fanny stood by the window and sighed, and wished audibly that the sun would "put on a veil."

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

From this reading DOING AND GETTING GOOD--WYCOFF'S REFORM.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The wish and manner so entirely foreign to the child's naturally cheerful and contented disposition attracted Little Wolf's attention.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The wish and manner so entirely foreign to the child's naturally cheerful and contented disposition attracted Little Wolf's attention.

in an audible manner

From this reading Fanny stood by the window and sighed, and wished audibly that the sun would "put on a veil."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Fanny stood by the window and sighed, and wished audibly that the sun would "put on a veil."

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading The wish and manner so entirely foreign to the child's naturally cheerful and contented disposition attracted Little Wolf's attention.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The wish and manner so entirely foreign to the child's naturally cheerful and contented disposition attracted Little Wolf's attention.

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading "Why Fanny, do you complain of this lovely day?" she said, in surprise.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading The wish and manner so entirely foreign to the child's naturally cheerful and contented disposition attracted Little Wolf's attention.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

your usual mood

From this reading The wish and manner so entirely foreign to the child's naturally cheerful and contented disposition attracted Little Wolf's attention.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Why Fanny, do you complain of this lovely day?" she said, in surprise.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading DOING AND GETTING GOOD--WYCOFF'S REFORM.

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

From this reading The wish and manner so entirely foreign to the child's naturally cheerful and contented disposition attracted Little Wolf's attention.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading Fanny stood by the window and sighed, and wished audibly that the sun would "put on a veil."

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading The wish and manner so entirely foreign to the child's naturally cheerful and contented disposition attracted Little Wolf's attention.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading DOING AND GETTING GOOD--WYCOFF'S REFORM.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

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

From this reading DOING AND GETTING GOOD--WYCOFF'S REFORM.

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

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

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

From this reading "Why Fanny, do you complain of this lovely day?" she said, in surprise.

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

From this reading The wish and manner so entirely foreign to the child's naturally cheerful and contented disposition attracted Little Wolf's attention.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading "Why Fanny, do you complain of this lovely day?" she said, in surprise.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The wish and manner so entirely foreign to the child's naturally cheerful and contented disposition attracted Little Wolf's attention.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

as might be expected

From this reading The wish and manner so entirely foreign to the child's naturally cheerful and contented disposition attracted Little Wolf's attention.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Fanny stood by the window and sighed, and wished audibly that the sun would "put on a veil."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Fanny stood by the window and sighed, and wished audibly that the sun would "put on a veil."

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading DOING AND GETTING GOOD--WYCOFF'S REFORM.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Why Fanny, do you complain of this lovely day?" she said, in surprise.

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

From this reading "Why Fanny, do you complain of this lovely day?" she said, in surprise.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Fanny stood by the window and sighed, and wished audibly that the sun would "put on a veil."

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The wish and manner so entirely foreign to the child's naturally cheerful and contented disposition attracted Little Wolf's attention.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

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

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Fanny stood by the window and sighed, and wished audibly that the sun would "put on a veil."

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Fanny stood by the window and sighed, and wished audibly that the sun would "put on a veil."

possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading "Why Fanny, do you complain of this lovely day?" she said, in surprise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Fanny stood by the window and sighed, and wished audibly that the sun would "put on a veil."

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

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

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

From this reading "Why Fanny, do you complain of this lovely day?" she said, in surprise.

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

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading Fanny stood by the window and sighed, and wished audibly that the sun would "put on a veil."

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

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

at the time that

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why Fanny, do you complain of this lovely day?" she said, in surprise.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Fanny stood by the window and sighed, and wished audibly that the sun would "put on a veil."

hope for; have a wish

From this reading The wish and manner so entirely foreign to the child's naturally cheerful and contented disposition attracted Little Wolf's attention.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Fanny stood by the window and sighed, and wished audibly that the sun would "put on a veil."

possessive form of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading The wish and manner so entirely foreign to the child's naturally cheerful and contented disposition attracted Little Wolf's attention.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Fanny stood by the window and sighed, and wished audibly that the sun would "put on a veil."

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

From this reading DOING AND GETTING GOOD--WYCOFF'S REFORM.

be the cause or source of

From this reading The day was mild and spring-like, and Daddy had not been long gone, when the snow began to yield to the soft touches of the sun's bright rays.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Why Fanny, do you complain of this lovely day?" she said, in surprise.