Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

put in effect

From this reading She proposed to have a good time during the remainder of the summer, and saw in Burt a means to that end, while she instinctively felt that she must propitiate Amy in order to accomplish her purpose.

past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Mr. Hargrove was especially interested in the old gentleman, and they were at once deep in rural affairs.

(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 Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

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From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

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

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Hargrove was especially interested in the old gentleman, and they were at once deep in rural affairs.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

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From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

the state of being physically constrained

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Mr. Hargrove was especially interested in the old gentleman, and they were at once deep in rural affairs.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading She proposed to have a good time during the remainder of the summer, and saw in Burt a means to that end, while she instinctively felt that she must propitiate Amy in order to accomplish her purpose.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Amy was naturally a little shy at first, but Miss Hargrove had the tact to put her guests immediately at ease.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

half the width of an em

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading She proposed to have a good time during the remainder of the summer, and saw in Burt a means to that end, while she instinctively felt that she must propitiate Amy in order to accomplish her purpose.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Mr. Hargrove was especially interested in the old gentleman, and they were at once deep in rural affairs.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She proposed to have a good time during the remainder of the summer, and saw in Burt a means to that end, while she instinctively felt that she must propitiate Amy in order to accomplish her purpose.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

a man of refinement

From this reading Mr. Hargrove was especially interested in the old gentleman, and they were at once deep in rural affairs.

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

From this reading She proposed to have a good time during the remainder of the summer, and saw in Burt a means to that end, while she instinctively felt that she must propitiate Amy in order to accomplish her purpose.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Amy was naturally a little shy at first, but Miss Hargrove had the tact to put her guests immediately at ease.

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

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

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From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She proposed to have a good time during the remainder of the summer, and saw in Burt a means to that end, while she instinctively felt that she must propitiate Amy in order to accomplish her purpose.

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

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Amy was naturally a little shy at first, but Miss Hargrove had the tact to put her guests immediately at ease.

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

From this reading Mr. Hargrove was especially interested in the old gentleman, and they were at once deep in rural affairs.

commence officially

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading She proposed to have a good time during the remainder of the summer, and saw in Burt a means to that end, while she instinctively felt that she must propitiate Amy in order to accomplish her purpose.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Mr. Hargrove was especially interested in the old gentleman, and they were at once deep in rural affairs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

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

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

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From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading She proposed to have a good time during the remainder of the summer, and saw in Burt a means to that end, while she instinctively felt that she must propitiate Amy in order to accomplish her purpose.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

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

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She proposed to have a good time during the remainder of the summer, and saw in Burt a means to that end, while she instinctively felt that she must propitiate Amy in order to accomplish her purpose.

as might be expected

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

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

From this reading Mr. Hargrove was especially interested in the old gentleman, and they were at once deep in rural affairs.

on one occasion

From this reading Mr. Hargrove was especially interested in the old gentleman, and they were at once deep in rural affairs.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading She proposed to have a good time during the remainder of the summer, and saw in Burt a means to that end, while she instinctively felt that she must propitiate Amy in order to accomplish her purpose.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

make peace with

From this reading She proposed to have a good time during the remainder of the summer, and saw in Burt a means to that end, while she instinctively felt that she must propitiate Amy in order to accomplish her purpose.

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

From this reading She proposed to have a good time during the remainder of the summer, and saw in Burt a means to that end, while she instinctively felt that she must propitiate Amy in order to accomplish her purpose.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

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

From this reading She proposed to have a good time during the remainder of the summer, and saw in Burt a means to that end, while she instinctively felt that she must propitiate Amy in order to accomplish her purpose.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Amy was naturally a little shy at first, but Miss Hargrove had the tact to put her guests immediately at ease.

with speed

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading She proposed to have a good time during the remainder of the summer, and saw in Burt a means to that end, while she instinctively felt that she must propitiate Amy in order to accomplish her purpose.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading Mr. Hargrove was especially interested in the old gentleman, and they were at once deep in rural affairs.

cut with a saw

From this reading She proposed to have a good time during the remainder of the summer, and saw in Burt a means to that end, while she instinctively felt that she must propitiate Amy in order to accomplish her purpose.

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

From this reading She proposed to have a good time during the remainder of the summer, and saw in Burt a means to that end, while she instinctively felt that she must propitiate Amy in order to accomplish her purpose.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading Amy was naturally a little shy at first, but Miss Hargrove had the tact to put her guests immediately at ease.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

in the near future

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

an elaborate manner of doing something

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

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

From this reading She proposed to have a good time during the remainder of the summer, and saw in Burt a means to that end, while she instinctively felt that she must propitiate Amy in order to accomplish her purpose.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading Amy was naturally a little shy at first, but Miss Hargrove had the tact to put her guests immediately at ease.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

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

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

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

From this reading Mr. Hargrove was especially interested in the old gentleman, and they were at once deep in rural affairs.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She proposed to have a good time during the remainder of the summer, and saw in Burt a means to that end, while she instinctively felt that she must propitiate Amy in order to accomplish her purpose.

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

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

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

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

a sudden or mysterious disappearance

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

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

From this reading Mr. Hargrove was especially interested in the old gentleman, and they were at once deep in rural affairs.

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

From this reading Mr. Hargrove was especially interested in the old gentleman, and they were at once deep in rural affairs.

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

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

during the time that

From this reading She proposed to have a good time during the remainder of the summer, and saw in Burt a means to that end, while she instinctively felt that she must propitiate Amy in order to accomplish her purpose.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

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

From this reading MISS HARGROVE But a few days elapsed before Mr. Clifford, with Burt, Maggie, and Amy, made the call which would naturally inaugurate an exchange of social visits.

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

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

From this reading Maggie was a little reserved at first with Mrs. Hargrove, but the latter, with all her stateliness, was a zealous housekeeper, and so the two ladies were soon _en rapport._ The young people adjourned to the piazza, and their merry laughter and animated talk proved that if there had been any constraint it was vanishing rapidly.