Chapter III

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

From this reading THE “A. R. K. P.”

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Consequently the conference held this afternoon in the Widow Deane’s sitting-room, which was also kitchen and dining-room and parlor, was almost undisturbed.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

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

From this reading Consequently the conference held this afternoon in the Widow Deane’s sitting-room, which was also kitchen and dining-room and parlor, was almost undisturbed.

in addition

From this reading Consequently the conference held this afternoon in the Widow Deane’s sitting-room, which was also kitchen and dining-room and parlor, was almost undisturbed.

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

From this reading IS FORMED Few customers patronized the little blue shop on Pine Street between five and six.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

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

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading IS FORMED Few customers patronized the little blue shop on Pine Street between five and six.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading IS FORMED Few customers patronized the little blue shop on Pine Street between five and six.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading Consequently the conference held this afternoon in the Widow Deane’s sitting-room, which was also kitchen and dining-room and parlor, was almost undisturbed.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Consequently the conference held this afternoon in the Widow Deane’s sitting-room, which was also kitchen and dining-room and parlor, was almost undisturbed.

the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading IS FORMED Few customers patronized the little blue shop on Pine Street between five and six.

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From this reading Consequently the conference held this afternoon in the Widow Deane’s sitting-room, which was also kitchen and dining-room and parlor, was almost undisturbed.

a room used for dining

From this reading Consequently the conference held this afternoon in the Widow Deane’s sitting-room, which was also kitchen and dining-room and parlor, was almost undisturbed.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

communicated in words

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

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

From this reading IS FORMED Few customers patronized the little blue shop on Pine Street between five and six.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading IS FORMED Few customers patronized the little blue shop on Pine Street between five and six.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading IS FORMED Few customers patronized the little blue shop on Pine Street between five and six.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Consequently the conference held this afternoon in the Widow Deane’s sitting-room, which was also kitchen and dining-room and parlor, was almost undisturbed.

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

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

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

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

not many times

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

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

From this reading IS FORMED Few customers patronized the little blue shop on Pine Street between five and six.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE “A. R. K. P.”

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Consequently the conference held this afternoon in the Widow Deane’s sitting-room, which was also kitchen and dining-room and parlor, was almost undisturbed.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

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

From this reading IS FORMED Few customers patronized the little blue shop on Pine Street between five and six.

a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

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

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

not any; not one

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

according to the clock

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IS FORMED Few customers patronized the little blue shop on Pine Street between five and six.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading THE “A. R. K. P.”

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

From this reading Consequently the conference held this afternoon in the Widow Deane’s sitting-room, which was also kitchen and dining-room and parlor, was almost undisturbed.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

having patronage or clients

From this reading IS FORMED Few customers patronized the little blue shop on Pine Street between five and six.

a coniferous tree

From this reading IS FORMED Few customers patronized the little blue shop on Pine Street between five and six.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading THE “A. R. K. P.”

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

an educational institution

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

do one's shopping

From this reading IS FORMED Few customers patronized the little blue shop on Pine Street between five and six.

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

From this reading Consequently the conference held this afternoon in the Widow Deane’s sitting-room, which was also kitchen and dining-room and parlor, was almost undisturbed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading IS FORMED Few customers patronized the little blue shop on Pine Street between five and six.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading IS FORMED Few customers patronized the little blue shop on Pine Street between five and six.

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

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

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

From this reading THE “A. R. K. P.”

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Consequently the conference held this afternoon in the Widow Deane’s sitting-room, which was also kitchen and dining-room and parlor, was almost undisturbed.

past form of “tinkle” — make or emit a high sound

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

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

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading Consequently the conference held this afternoon in the Widow Deane’s sitting-room, which was also kitchen and dining-room and parlor, was almost undisturbed.

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

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

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

From this reading Consequently the conference held this afternoon in the Widow Deane’s sitting-room, which was also kitchen and dining-room and parlor, was almost undisturbed.

during the time that

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Consequently the conference held this afternoon in the Widow Deane’s sitting-room, which was also kitchen and dining-room and parlor, was almost undisturbed.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Hillman’s discouraged the consumption of sweets so close to the school supper-hour, and, while there was no rule against it, the fellows felt themselves more or less on honor to observe the doctor’s frequently expressed wish.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Neighbors ran in at intervals for a loaf of bread or cake or ten cents’ worth of whipped cream, but for the most part, as six o’clock approached, the bell tinkled infrequently.