Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

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

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

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

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

any person at all

From this reading "Remember, Dexie," and Lancy turned on the piano-stool and took her hands in his own, "you must not play that piece for anyone; it is yours and mine.

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

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The last day in Halifax--Dexie never forgot it.

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From this reading The last day in Halifax--Dexie never forgot it.

torn down and broken up

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

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

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

cut or impressed into a surface

From this reading It was engraved so indelibly on her memory that time had no power to obliterate it.

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

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading The last day in Halifax--Dexie never forgot it.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

a farewell remark

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

a metal stretcher with wheels

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

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

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

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

From this reading It was engraved so indelibly on her memory that time had no power to obliterate it.

provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia

From this reading The last day in Halifax--Dexie never forgot it.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "Remember, Dexie," and Lancy turned on the piano-stool and took her hands in his own, "you must not play that piece for anyone; it is yours and mine.

possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

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

From this reading It was engraved so indelibly on her memory that time had no power to obliterate it.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

preventing movement

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

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

From this reading "Remember, Dexie," and Lancy turned on the piano-stool and took her hands in his own, "you must not play that piece for anyone; it is yours and mine.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

a social unit living together

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

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

From this reading The last day in Halifax--Dexie never forgot it.

in an indelible manner

From this reading It was engraved so indelibly on her memory that time had no power to obliterate it.

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

From this reading "Remember, Dexie," and Lancy turned on the piano-stool and took her hands in his own, "you must not play that piece for anyone; it is yours and mine.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The last day in Halifax--Dexie never forgot it.

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

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

immediately past

From this reading The last day in Halifax--Dexie never forgot it.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading It was engraved so indelibly on her memory that time had no power to obliterate it.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Remember, Dexie," and Lancy turned on the piano-stool and took her hands in his own, "you must not play that piece for anyone; it is yours and mine.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Remember, Dexie," and Lancy turned on the piano-stool and took her hands in his own, "you must not play that piece for anyone; it is yours and mine.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The last day in Halifax--Dexie never forgot it.

not any; not one

From this reading It was engraved so indelibly on her memory that time had no power to obliterate it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Remember, Dexie," and Lancy turned on the piano-stool and took her hands in his own, "you must not play that piece for anyone; it is yours and mine.

mark for deletion, rub off, or erase

From this reading It was engraved so indelibly on her memory that time had no power to obliterate it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was engraved so indelibly on her memory that time had no power to obliterate it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

above and across; more than

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

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

From this reading "Remember, Dexie," and Lancy turned on the piano-stool and took her hands in his own, "you must not play that piece for anyone; it is yours and mine.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

participate in games or sport

From this reading "Remember, Dexie," and Lancy turned on the piano-stool and took her hands in his own, "you must not play that piece for anyone; it is yours and mine.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading It was engraved so indelibly on her memory that time had no power to obliterate it.

To recall to mind.

From this reading "Remember, Dexie," and Lancy turned on the piano-stool and took her hands in his own, "you must not play that piece for anyone; it is yours and mine.

the act of removing

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

United States playwright (1896-1955)

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

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

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was engraved so indelibly on her memory that time had no power to obliterate it.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was engraved so indelibly on her memory that time had no power to obliterate it.

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

From this reading The last day in Halifax--Dexie never forgot it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

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

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was engraved so indelibly on her memory that time had no power to obliterate it.

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

From this reading It was engraved so indelibly on her memory that time had no power to obliterate it.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "Remember, Dexie," and Lancy turned on the piano-stool and took her hands in his own, "you must not play that piece for anyone; it is yours and mine.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading "Remember, Dexie," and Lancy turned on the piano-stool and took her hands in his own, "you must not play that piece for anyone; it is yours and mine.

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

From this reading It was engraved so indelibly on her memory that time had no power to obliterate it.

(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 It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

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

From this reading It had been a busy day as well as a sad one, and Elsie Gurney spent the most of it by the side of her friend, helping, as well as hindering her, as the household goods were being packed for removal.

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

From this reading Lancy claimed one hour in the evening for himself; and as the rooms in the Sherwood household were almost dismantled, the greater part of the time was spent over the piano in the Gurneys' parlor, and their heart's good-bye was spoken through the one piece of music which they called their own.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Remember, Dexie," and Lancy turned on the piano-stool and took her hands in his own, "you must not play that piece for anyone; it is yours and mine.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading "Remember, Dexie," and Lancy turned on the piano-stool and took her hands in his own, "you must not play that piece for anyone; it is yours and mine.