Chapter XVII · Delightful Anticipations

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

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “What’s it all about?” asked Miss Larkin, smiling at the happy faces of the four.

anew

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

(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 “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

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

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

tree (as opposed to shrub)

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

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

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

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

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “What’s it all about?” asked Miss Larkin, smiling at the happy faces of the four.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “What’s it all about?” asked Miss Larkin, smiling at the happy faces of the four.

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

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

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

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Why, what can you do at a grown-up festival?”

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Why, what can you do at a grown-up festival?”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “What’s it all about?” asked Miss Larkin, smiling at the happy faces of the four.

a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading “What’s it all about?” asked Miss Larkin, smiling at the happy faces of the four.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

the act of departing

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

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

From this reading “Why, what can you do at a grown-up festival?”

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading “What’s it all about?” asked Miss Larkin, smiling at the happy faces of the four.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

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

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

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

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

and nothing more

From this reading “Oh, we can do lots,” said Kitty; “we sell things, you know, and—and just help round.”

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Oh, we can do lots,” said Kitty; “we sell things, you know, and—and just help round.”

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

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

From this reading “What’s it all about?” asked Miss Larkin, smiling at the happy faces of the four.

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

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

a large number or amount

From this reading “Oh, we can do lots,” said Kitty; “we sell things, you know, and—and just help round.”

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

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

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

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

a person who is markedly small

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

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

From this reading “What’s it all about?” asked Miss Larkin, smiling at the happy faces of the four.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “What’s it all about?” asked Miss Larkin, smiling at the happy faces of the four.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, we can do lots,” said Kitty; “we sell things, you know, and—and just help round.”

above and across; more than

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading “Oh, we can do lots,” said Kitty; “we sell things, you know, and—and just help round.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Oh, we can do lots,” said Kitty; “we sell things, you know, and—and just help round.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading “Oh, we can do lots,” said Kitty; “we sell things, you know, and—and just help round.”

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

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

be seated

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading “What’s it all about?” asked Miss Larkin, smiling at the happy faces of the four.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

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

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

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

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

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

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “Oh, we can do lots,” said Kitty; “we sell things, you know, and—and just help round.”

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

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Oh, we can do lots,” said Kitty; “we sell things, you know, and—and just help round.”

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Why, what can you do at a grown-up festival?”

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

From this reading “What’s it all about?” asked Miss Larkin, smiling at the happy faces of the four.

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

From this reading “Why, what can you do at a grown-up festival?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

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

From this reading “WON’T it be fun!” exclaimed Marjorie, as, with King and Kitty and Delight, she came into the house; “let’s sit down and talk it all over again.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Well, it’s going to be Arbor Day next week, and the ladies of the church are going to have a festival,” explained Midget; “and they want you to help—Miss Merington is coming to see you about it—and they’ve asked us children to help.”