Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Berta hurried through the hall, lugging a suitcase almost as large as herself.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Berta hurried through the hall, lugging a suitcase almost as large as herself.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But a valise was not a suitcase; and Berta, who had made up her mind to travel in proper style, insisted, "Ev'ybody going on a train always takes a shootcase."

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

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

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

From this reading Berta hurried through the hall, lugging a suitcase almost as large as herself.

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

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

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

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

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From this reading Berta hurried through the hall, lugging a suitcase almost as large as herself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But a valise was not a suitcase; and Berta, who had made up her mind to travel in proper style, insisted, "Ev'ybody going on a train always takes a shootcase."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

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

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

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From this reading "Great 'citement going on, isn't they, Uncle?"

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

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

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From this reading But a valise was not a suitcase; and Berta, who had made up her mind to travel in proper style, insisted, "Ev'ybody going on a train always takes a shootcase."

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

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

the act of departing

From this reading "Great 'citement going on, isn't they, Uncle?"

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "Great 'citement going on, isn't they, Uncle?"

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

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Berta hurried through the hall, lugging a suitcase almost as large as herself.

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

From this reading But a valise was not a suitcase; and Berta, who had made up her mind to travel in proper style, insisted, "Ev'ybody going on a train always takes a shootcase."

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Berta hurried through the hall, lugging a suitcase almost as large as herself.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Berta hurried through the hall, lugging a suitcase almost as large as herself.

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

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading But a valise was not a suitcase; and Berta, who had made up her mind to travel in proper style, insisted, "Ev'ybody going on a train always takes a shootcase."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

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From this reading "Great 'citement going on, isn't they, Uncle?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Berta hurried through the hall, lugging a suitcase almost as large as herself.

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

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

inflected form of “lug” — carry with difficulty

From this reading Berta hurried through the hall, lugging a suitcase almost as large as herself.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But a valise was not a suitcase; and Berta, who had made up her mind to travel in proper style, insisted, "Ev'ybody going on a train always takes a shootcase."

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From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But a valise was not a suitcase; and Berta, who had made up her mind to travel in proper style, insisted, "Ev'ybody going on a train always takes a shootcase."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Great 'citement going on, isn't they, Uncle?"

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading But a valise was not a suitcase; and Berta, who had made up her mind to travel in proper style, insisted, "Ev'ybody going on a train always takes a shootcase."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

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

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

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

From this reading But a valise was not a suitcase; and Berta, who had made up her mind to travel in proper style, insisted, "Ev'ybody going on a train always takes a shootcase."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But a valise was not a suitcase; and Berta, who had made up her mind to travel in proper style, insisted, "Ev'ybody going on a train always takes a shootcase."

a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes

From this reading Berta hurried through the hall, lugging a suitcase almost as large as herself.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading But a valise was not a suitcase; and Berta, who had made up her mind to travel in proper style, insisted, "Ev'ybody going on a train always takes a shootcase."

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

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

From this reading Berta hurried through the hall, lugging a suitcase almost as large as herself.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

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

From this reading "Great 'citement going on, isn't they, Uncle?"

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

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Berta hurried through the hall, lugging a suitcase almost as large as herself.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading THURSDAY.

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

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

create by training and teaching

From this reading But a valise was not a suitcase; and Berta, who had made up her mind to travel in proper style, insisted, "Ev'ybody going on a train always takes a shootcase."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But a valise was not a suitcase; and Berta, who had made up her mind to travel in proper style, insisted, "Ev'ybody going on a train always takes a shootcase."

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

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "Great 'citement going on, isn't they, Uncle?"

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But a valise was not a suitcase; and Berta, who had made up her mind to travel in proper style, insisted, "Ev'ybody going on a train always takes a shootcase."

a small overnight bag for short trips

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

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

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

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

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

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

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.

which person or people

From this reading But a valise was not a suitcase; and Berta, who had made up her mind to travel in proper style, insisted, "Ev'ybody going on a train always takes a shootcase."

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

From this reading It did not matter that there was nothing in it; that Aunt Mandy was taking a valise into which she had put two little dresses and two little suits for fear that, by evening, those the children were wearing would not be fit to be seen.