Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

any thing at all

From this reading "Well, first, I should like to help wash the dishes, then I should like to be set to work at anything else that I can do in a passable manner."

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

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

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

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Well, first, I should like to help wash the dishes, then I should like to be set to work at anything else that I can do in a passable manner."

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

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Dear me! is that what you call enjoying yourself, Miss Dexie?" said Maggie.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Well, first, I should like to help wash the dishes, then I should like to be set to work at anything else that I can do in a passable manner."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

dearly loved

From this reading "Dear me! is that what you call enjoying yourself, Miss Dexie?" said Maggie.

recognizable; marked

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

characterized by great determination

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

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

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading "Well, first, I should like to help wash the dishes, then I should like to be set to work at anything else that I can do in a passable manner."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Well, first, I should like to help wash the dishes, then I should like to be set to work at anything else that I can do in a passable manner."

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

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

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

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

From this reading "Well, first, I should like to help wash the dishes, then I should like to be set to work at anything else that I can do in a passable manner."

in an enjoyable manner

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading "Dear me! is that what you call enjoying yourself, Miss Dexie?" said Maggie.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

a social unit living together

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Well, first, I should like to help wash the dishes, then I should like to be set to work at anything else that I can do in a passable manner."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

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

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

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

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "Well, first, I should like to help wash the dishes, then I should like to be set to work at anything else that I can do in a passable manner."

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

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

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

From this reading "Well, first, I should like to help wash the dishes, then I should like to be set to work at anything else that I can do in a passable manner."

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

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

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

From this reading "Dear me! is that what you call enjoying yourself, Miss Dexie?" said Maggie.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Well, first, I should like to help wash the dishes, then I should like to be set to work at anything else that I can do in a passable manner."

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

From this reading "What way would you prefer to pass the day?" said Lizzie, with a smile.

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

From this reading "Dear me! is that what you call enjoying yourself, Miss Dexie?" said Maggie.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Well, first, I should like to help wash the dishes, then I should like to be set to work at anything else that I can do in a passable manner."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

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

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

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

From this reading "Dear me! is that what you call enjoying yourself, Miss Dexie?" said Maggie.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

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

From this reading "Dear me! is that what you call enjoying yourself, Miss Dexie?" said Maggie.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

a form of address for a man

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

go across or through

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

able to be passed or traversed or crossed

From this reading "Well, first, I should like to help wash the dishes, then I should like to be set to work at anything else that I can do in a passable manner."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

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

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

capable of happening or existing

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

like better; value more highly

From this reading "What way would you prefer to pass the day?" said Lizzie, with a smile.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

precisely, exactly

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Well, first, I should like to help wash the dishes, then I should like to be set to work at anything else that I can do in a passable manner."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Well, first, I should like to help wash the dishes, then I should like to be set to work at anything else that I can do in a passable manner."

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "What way would you prefer to pass the day?" said Lizzie, with a smile.

with smiles; in a smiling manner

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

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

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

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

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Well, first, I should like to help wash the dishes, then I should like to be set to work at anything else that I can do in a passable manner."

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

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

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

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

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

precisely as stated

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

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

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading "Well, first, I should like to help wash the dishes, then I should like to be set to work at anything else that I can do in a passable manner."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

(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, first, I should like to help wash the dishes, then I should like to be set to work at anything else that I can do in a passable manner."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What way would you prefer to pass the day?" said Lizzie, with a smile.

at the time that

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "Well, first, I should like to help wash the dishes, then I should like to be set to work at anything else that I can do in a passable manner."

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

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading During the meal, Mr. McDonald suggested the various ways they might pass the day enjoyably; but when he had exhausted the resources of pleasure that occurred to his mind, Dexie smilingly said, "You are very kind, Mr. McDonald, to place so many pleasures within our reach, but it would not be right to spend the whole day in that way."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading There was a full breakfast table the next morning, for the young visitors determined to fall into the ways of the family as much as possible, so decided to be "early birds" along with the rest.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "Dear me! is that what you call enjoying yourself, Miss Dexie?" said Maggie.