Chapter IX · Her “Dearest” Wish

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

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

feel admiration for

From this reading Now they were beginning to glimpse the lighter, happier side of affairs and experience the pleasure of discovering how much each group had to admire in the other.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading “We would charge an admission fee, of course, and put the money to some good purpose.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Now they were beginning to glimpse the lighter, happier side of affairs and experience the pleasure of discovering how much each group had to admire in the other.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

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

From this reading “We would charge an admission fee, of course, and put the money to some good purpose.

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

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

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

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Now they were beginning to glimpse the lighter, happier side of affairs and experience the pleasure of discovering how much each group had to admire in the other.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They had fought side by side for principle.

concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading “We would charge an admission fee, of course, and put the money to some good purpose.

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From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading “We would charge an admission fee, of course, and put the money to some good purpose.

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

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Now they were beginning to glimpse the lighter, happier side of affairs and experience the pleasure of discovering how much each group had to admire in the other.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Now they were beginning to glimpse the lighter, happier side of affairs and experience the pleasure of discovering how much each group had to admire in the other.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

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

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Now they were beginning to glimpse the lighter, happier side of affairs and experience the pleasure of discovering how much each group had to admire in the other.

a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

From this reading “We would charge an admission fee, of course, and put the money to some good purpose.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They had fought side by side for principle.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading They had fought side by side for principle.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

a quick look

From this reading Now they were beginning to glimpse the lighter, happier side of affairs and experience the pleasure of discovering how much each group had to admire in the other.

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

From this reading “We would charge an admission fee, of course, and put the money to some good purpose.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

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

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

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

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Now they were beginning to glimpse the lighter, happier side of affairs and experience the pleasure of discovering how much each group had to admire in the other.

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

From this reading Now they were beginning to glimpse the lighter, happier side of affairs and experience the pleasure of discovering how much each group had to admire in the other.

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

From this reading Now they were beginning to glimpse the lighter, happier side of affairs and experience the pleasure of discovering how much each group had to admire in the other.

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

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading Now they were beginning to glimpse the lighter, happier side of affairs and experience the pleasure of discovering how much each group had to admire in the other.

with loyalty; in a loyal manner

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

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

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading “We would charge an admission fee, of course, and put the money to some good purpose.

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

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Now they were beginning to glimpse the lighter, happier side of affairs and experience the pleasure of discovering how much each group had to admire in the other.

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

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

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

From this reading Now they were beginning to glimpse the lighter, happier side of affairs and experience the pleasure of discovering how much each group had to admire in the other.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

create (as an entity)

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Now they were beginning to glimpse the lighter, happier side of affairs and experience the pleasure of discovering how much each group had to admire in the other.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Now they were beginning to glimpse the lighter, happier side of affairs and experience the pleasure of discovering how much each group had to admire in the other.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading They had fought side by side for principle.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading “We would charge an admission fee, of course, and put the money to some good purpose.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “We would charge an admission fee, of course, and put the money to some good purpose.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

plural of “revue” — a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading They had fought side by side for principle.

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

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

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

From this reading “We would charge an admission fee, of course, and put the money to some good purpose.

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

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

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

From this reading They had fought side by side for principle.

a special situation

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

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

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

(European mythology) a supernatural smith and king of the elves; identified with Norse Volund

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

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

From this reading Now they were beginning to glimpse the lighter, happier side of affairs and experience the pleasure of discovering how much each group had to admire in the other.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What we ought to do is organize a bureau of entertainment and give musicales, plays, revues and one thing or another,” Robin proposed to Marjorie as the two were returning from a trip to the town of Hamilton one afternoon in early October.

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

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

which person or people

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It did not need Elaine’s party to cement more securely the friendship which existed between the Silvertonites and the group of Wayland Hallites who had co-operated with them so loyally from the first.

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

From this reading “We would charge an admission fee, of course, and put the money to some good purpose.