Chapter II

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

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

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

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

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

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT GARDEN LODGE.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

free of guilt; not subject to blame

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Yes, and here were the fine health (bright eyes and complexion showed this), the very pleasant looks, and, no doubt, the good temper—the three things the invalid especially desired.

a decorative pin worn by women

From this reading No fringe,—not even a love-lock,—no earrings or ornaments; only a jet brooch to fasten the linen collar.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading THE personal interview to which Margie readily consented did more for her than the written character which she had forwarded.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

fitting closely but comfortably

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading Yes, and here were the fine health (bright eyes and complexion showed this), the very pleasant looks, and, no doubt, the good temper—the three things the invalid especially desired.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading THE personal interview to which Margie readily consented did more for her than the written character which she had forwarded.

like a coquette

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

plural of “cuff” — the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

wanted intensely

From this reading Yes, and here were the fine health (bright eyes and complexion showed this), the very pleasant looks, and, no doubt, the good temper—the three things the invalid especially desired.

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

From this reading THE personal interview to which Margie readily consented did more for her than the written character which she had forwarded.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Yes, and here were the fine health (bright eyes and complexion showed this), the very pleasant looks, and, no doubt, the good temper—the three things the invalid especially desired.

put on clothes

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

plural of “earring” — jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe

From this reading No fringe,—not even a love-lock,—no earrings or ornaments; only a jet brooch to fasten the linen collar.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Yes, and here were the fine health (bright eyes and complexion showed this), the very pleasant looks, and, no doubt, the good temper—the three things the invalid especially desired.

divisible by two

From this reading No fringe,—not even a love-lock,—no earrings or ornaments; only a jet brooch to fasten the linen collar.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Yes, and here were the fine health (bright eyes and complexion showed this), the very pleasant looks, and, no doubt, the good temper—the three things the invalid especially desired.

cause to be firmly attached

From this reading No fringe,—not even a love-lock,—no earrings or ornaments; only a jet brooch to fasten the linen collar.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Yes, and here were the fine health (bright eyes and complexion showed this), the very pleasant looks, and, no doubt, the good temper—the three things the invalid especially desired.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE personal interview to which Margie readily consented did more for her than the written character which she had forwarded.

past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

From this reading THE personal interview to which Margie readily consented did more for her than the written character which she had forwarded.

the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading No fringe,—not even a love-lock,—no earrings or ornaments; only a jet brooch to fasten the linen collar.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading AT GARDEN LODGE.

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

From this reading Yes, and here were the fine health (bright eyes and complexion showed this), the very pleasant looks, and, no doubt, the good temper—the three things the invalid especially desired.

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

From this reading THE personal interview to which Margie readily consented did more for her than the written character which she had forwarded.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Yes, and here were the fine health (bright eyes and complexion showed this), the very pleasant looks, and, no doubt, the good temper—the three things the invalid especially desired.

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

From this reading THE personal interview to which Margie readily consented did more for her than the written character which she had forwarded.

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

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

completely neat and clean

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

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

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading THE personal interview to which Margie readily consented did more for her than the written character which she had forwarded.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading Yes, and here were the fine health (bright eyes and complexion showed this), the very pleasant looks, and, no doubt, the good temper—the three things the invalid especially desired.

an airplane powered by one or more jet engines

From this reading No fringe,—not even a love-lock,—no earrings or ornaments; only a jet brooch to fasten the linen collar.

immediately past

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading No fringe,—not even a love-lock,—no earrings or ornaments; only a jet brooch to fasten the linen collar.

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

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading AT GARDEN LODGE.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Yes, and here were the fine health (bright eyes and complexion showed this), the very pleasant looks, and, no doubt, the good temper—the three things the invalid especially desired.

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

From this reading No fringe,—not even a love-lock,—no earrings or ornaments; only a jet brooch to fasten the linen collar.

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

From this reading THE personal interview to which Margie readily consented did more for her than the written character which she had forwarded.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE personal interview to which Margie readily consented did more for her than the written character which she had forwarded.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

clean or organized

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

not any; not one

From this reading No fringe,—not even a love-lock,—no earrings or ornaments; only a jet brooch to fasten the linen collar.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading No fringe,—not even a love-lock,—no earrings or ornaments; only a jet brooch to fasten the linen collar.

and nothing more

From this reading No fringe,—not even a love-lock,—no earrings or ornaments; only a jet brooch to fasten the linen collar.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No fringe,—not even a love-lock,—no earrings or ornaments; only a jet brooch to fasten the linen collar.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading No fringe,—not even a love-lock,—no earrings or ornaments; only a jet brooch to fasten the linen collar.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading THE personal interview to which Margie readily consented did more for her than the written character which she had forwarded.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Yes, and here were the fine health (bright eyes and complexion showed this), the very pleasant looks, and, no doubt, the good temper—the three things the invalid especially desired.

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

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

without much difficulty

From this reading THE personal interview to which Margie readily consented did more for her than the written character which she had forwarded.

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

From this reading THE personal interview to which Margie readily consented did more for her than the written character which she had forwarded.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Yes, and here were the fine health (bright eyes and complexion showed this), the very pleasant looks, and, no doubt, the good temper—the three things the invalid especially desired.

with no problems or difficulties

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Yes, and here were the fine health (bright eyes and complexion showed this), the very pleasant looks, and, no doubt, the good temper—the three things the invalid especially desired.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE personal interview to which Margie readily consented did more for her than the written character which she had forwarded.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

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

From this reading THE personal interview to which Margie readily consented did more for her than the written character which she had forwarded.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Yes, and here were the fine health (bright eyes and complexion showed this), the very pleasant looks, and, no doubt, the good temper—the three things the invalid especially desired.

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

From this reading Yes, and here were the fine health (bright eyes and complexion showed this), the very pleasant looks, and, no doubt, the good temper—the three things the invalid especially desired.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Yes, and here were the fine health (bright eyes and complexion showed this), the very pleasant looks, and, no doubt, the good temper—the three things the invalid especially desired.

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

From this reading THE personal interview to which Margie readily consented did more for her than the written character which she had forwarded.

precisely as stated

From this reading Yes, and here were the fine health (bright eyes and complexion showed this), the very pleasant looks, and, no doubt, the good temper—the three things the invalid especially desired.

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

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

(of hair) having waves

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

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

From this reading Yes, and here were the fine health (bright eyes and complexion showed this), the very pleasant looks, and, no doubt, the good temper—the three things the invalid especially desired.

at the time that

From this reading When Margie appeared, clad in a neat, close-fitting black dress, immaculate collar and blameless cuffs, and a sweet little black bonnet—half Quakerish, half coquettish—beneath which her wavy brown hair was smoothly brushed back from the temples, Mrs. Beach felt that here at last was an ideal attendant.

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

From this reading THE personal interview to which Margie readily consented did more for her than the written character which she had forwarded.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading THE personal interview to which Margie readily consented did more for her than the written character which she had forwarded.

an affirmative

From this reading Yes, and here were the fine health (bright eyes and complexion showed this), the very pleasant looks, and, no doubt, the good temper—the three things the invalid especially desired.