Chapter X · Chapter 10

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "We shall need quantities of carpet rags cut about one-half inch in width, the same as those used for making rag carpet.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

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

From this reading "Indeed, I've not forgotten, and will make my promise good at once," said Aunt Sarah.

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

From this reading Of course, you are aware, Mary, that heavier materials should be cut in narrower strips than those of thinner materials.

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

From this reading "We shall need quantities of carpet rags cut about one-half inch in width, the same as those used for making rag carpet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Indeed, I've not forgotten, and will make my promise good at once," said Aunt Sarah.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Of course, you are aware, Mary, that heavier materials should be cut in narrower strips than those of thinner materials.

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

From this reading Of course, you are aware, Mary, that heavier materials should be cut in narrower strips than those of thinner materials.

in a busy manner

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading "We shall need quantities of carpet rags cut about one-half inch in width, the same as those used for making rag carpet.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading "NEW COLONIAL" RAG RUGS.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, you are aware, Mary, that heavier materials should be cut in narrower strips than those of thinner materials.

create by looping or crocheting

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading "We shall need quantities of carpet rags cut about one-half inch in width, the same as those used for making rag carpet.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

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

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

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

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "We shall need quantities of carpet rags cut about one-half inch in width, the same as those used for making rag carpet.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading "Indeed, I've not forgotten, and will make my promise good at once," said Aunt Sarah.

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

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

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

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Of course, you are aware, Mary, that heavier materials should be cut in narrower strips than those of thinner materials.

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

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

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

From this reading "Indeed, I've not forgotten, and will make my promise good at once," said Aunt Sarah.

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

From this reading "We shall need quantities of carpet rags cut about one-half inch in width, the same as those used for making rag carpet.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading "We shall need quantities of carpet rags cut about one-half inch in width, the same as those used for making rag carpet.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "Indeed, I've not forgotten, and will make my promise good at once," said Aunt Sarah.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

engage in

From this reading "Indeed, I've not forgotten, and will make my promise good at once," said Aunt Sarah.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "We shall need quantities of carpet rags cut about one-half inch in width, the same as those used for making rag carpet.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Of course, you are aware, Mary, that heavier materials should be cut in narrower strips than those of thinner materials.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Indeed, I've not forgotten, and will make my promise good at once," said Aunt Sarah.

comparative of “narrow” — not wide

From this reading Of course, you are aware, Mary, that heavier materials should be cut in narrower strips than those of thinner materials.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "We shall need quantities of carpet rags cut about one-half inch in width, the same as those used for making rag carpet.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "NEW COLONIAL" RAG RUGS.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Indeed, I've not forgotten, and will make my promise good at once," said Aunt Sarah.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

on one occasion

From this reading "Indeed, I've not forgotten, and will make my promise good at once," said Aunt Sarah.

one of two equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading "We shall need quantities of carpet rags cut about one-half inch in width, the same as those used for making rag carpet.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

make a promise or commitment

From this reading "Indeed, I've not forgotten, and will make my promise good at once," said Aunt Sarah.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading "We shall need quantities of carpet rags cut about one-half inch in width, the same as those used for making rag carpet.

a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading "NEW COLONIAL" RAG RUGS.

plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading "We shall need quantities of carpet rags cut about one-half inch in width, the same as those used for making rag carpet.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading "NEW COLONIAL" RAG RUGS.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Indeed, I've not forgotten, and will make my promise good at once," said Aunt Sarah.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "We shall need quantities of carpet rags cut about one-half inch in width, the same as those used for making rag carpet.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading "Indeed, I've not forgotten, and will make my promise good at once," said Aunt Sarah.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "We shall need quantities of carpet rags cut about one-half inch in width, the same as those used for making rag carpet.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Of course, you are aware, Mary, that heavier materials should be cut in narrower strips than those of thinner materials.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something

From this reading Of course, you are aware, Mary, that heavier materials should be cut in narrower strips than those of thinner materials.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Of course, you are aware, Mary, that heavier materials should be cut in narrower strips than those of thinner materials.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

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

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

a diluting agent

From this reading Of course, you are aware, Mary, that heavier materials should be cut in narrower strips than those of thinner materials.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "We shall need quantities of carpet rags cut about one-half inch in width, the same as those used for making rag carpet.

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

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

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 Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

the act of using

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "We shall need quantities of carpet rags cut about one-half inch in width, the same as those used for making rag carpet.

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

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We shall need quantities of carpet rags cut about one-half inch in width, the same as those used for making rag carpet.

at the time that

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

in or at the place that

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

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

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"

the extent of something from side to side

From this reading "We shall need quantities of carpet rags cut about one-half inch in width, the same as those used for making rag carpet.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Indeed, I've not forgotten, and will make my promise good at once," said Aunt Sarah.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Several days had elapsed since that on which Mary's Aunt had planned to use the contents of her trunk to such good advantage, when Mary, coming into the room where her Aunt was busily engaged sewing, exclaimed: "Don't forget, Auntie, you promised to teach me to crochet rag rugs!"