Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

(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 "I believe, my dear, you have discovered a mine of human interest here that will keep you occupied all summer.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

in addition

From this reading But he also looked serious, at times, and when the recital was ended he gravely considered the situation and said:

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was most fortunate for the poor child that you interpreted her intent to run away from home and foiled it so cleverly.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I believe, my dear, you have discovered a mine of human interest here that will keep you occupied all summer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he also looked serious, at times, and when the recital was ended he gravely considered the situation and said:

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

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

a young person of either sex

From this reading It was most fortunate for the poor child that you interpreted her intent to run away from home and foiled it so cleverly.

in a clever manner

From this reading It was most fortunate for the poor child that you interpreted her intent to run away from home and foiled it so cleverly.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

carefully weighed

From this reading But he also looked serious, at times, and when the recital was ended he gravely considered the situation and said:

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From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

dearly loved

From this reading "I believe, my dear, you have discovered a mine of human interest here that will keep you occupied all summer.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "I believe, my dear, you have discovered a mine of human interest here that will keep you occupied all summer.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

come together

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading But he also looked serious, at times, and when the recital was ended he gravely considered the situation and said:

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

third-person singular of “exaggerate” — to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading It was most fortunate for the poor child that you interpreted her intent to run away from home and foiled it so cleverly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was most fortunate for the poor child that you interpreted her intent to run away from home and foiled it so cleverly.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading It was most fortunate for the poor child that you interpreted her intent to run away from home and foiled it so cleverly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was most fortunate for the poor child that you interpreted her intent to run away from home and foiled it so cleverly.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

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From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

a female grandchild

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

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From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading But he also looked serious, at times, and when the recital was ended he gravely considered the situation and said:

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

in a gross manner

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

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

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

wife of William Shakespeare (1556-1623)

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I believe, my dear, you have discovered a mine of human interest here that will keep you occupied all summer.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But he also looked serious, at times, and when the recital was ended he gravely considered the situation and said:

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

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

From this reading "I believe, my dear, you have discovered a mine of human interest here that will keep you occupied all summer.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was most fortunate for the poor child that you interpreted her intent to run away from home and foiled it so cleverly.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading "I believe, my dear, you have discovered a mine of human interest here that will keep you occupied all summer.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I believe, my dear, you have discovered a mine of human interest here that will keep you occupied all summer.

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

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

From this reading It was most fortunate for the poor child that you interpreted her intent to run away from home and foiled it so cleverly.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "I believe, my dear, you have discovered a mine of human interest here that will keep you occupied all summer.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It was most fortunate for the poor child that you interpreted her intent to run away from home and foiled it so cleverly.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was most fortunate for the poor child that you interpreted her intent to run away from home and foiled it so cleverly.

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From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "I believe, my dear, you have discovered a mine of human interest here that will keep you occupied all summer.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

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

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But he also looked serious, at times, and when the recital was ended he gravely considered the situation and said:

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I believe, my dear, you have discovered a mine of human interest here that will keep you occupied all summer.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was most fortunate for the poor child that you interpreted her intent to run away from home and foiled it so cleverly.

a form of address for a man

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I believe, my dear, you have discovered a mine of human interest here that will keep you occupied all summer.

held or filled or in use

From this reading "I believe, my dear, you have discovered a mine of human interest here that will keep you occupied all summer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

on one occasion

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It was most fortunate for the poor child that you interpreted her intent to run away from home and foiled it so cleverly.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading But he also looked serious, at times, and when the recital was ended he gravely considered the situation and said:

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading It was most fortunate for the poor child that you interpreted her intent to run away from home and foiled it so cleverly.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But he also looked serious, at times, and when the recital was ended he gravely considered the situation and said:

a general conscious awareness

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading But he also looked serious, at times, and when the recital was ended he gravely considered the situation and said:

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

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

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

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading But he also looked serious, at times, and when the recital was ended he gravely considered the situation and said:

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

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

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading "I believe, my dear, you have discovered a mine of human interest here that will keep you occupied all summer.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

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

From this reading But he also looked serious, at times, and when the recital was ended he gravely considered the situation and said:

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading But he also looked serious, at times, and when the recital was ended he gravely considered the situation and said:

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

From this reading It was most fortunate for the poor child that you interpreted her intent to run away from home and foiled it so cleverly.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

except if; if not

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading From the little girl's report, that grim and dignified grandsire of hers has another and less admirable side to his character and, unless she grossly exaggerates, has a temper so violent that he may do her a mischief some day."

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

From this reading But he also looked serious, at times, and when the recital was ended he gravely considered the situation and said:

at the time that

From this reading But he also looked serious, at times, and when the recital was ended he gravely considered the situation and said:

determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

which person or people

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I believe, my dear, you have discovered a mine of human interest here that will keep you occupied all summer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA Mary Louise, who possessed a strong sense of humor, that evening at dinner told Gran'pa Jim of her encounter with old Mr. Cragg's granddaughter and related their interview in so whimsical a manner that Colonel Hathaway laughed aloud more than once.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I believe, my dear, you have discovered a mine of human interest here that will keep you occupied all summer.