Chapter V

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

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading THE NEW MANAGER TAKES ADAM UNAWARES.

later than; following

From this reading The one left behind cast longing glances after the little troop who, under father's convoy, were being taken out of mother's way.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

(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 IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

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

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

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

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

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

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

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

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The one left behind cast longing glances after the little troop who, under father's convoy, were being taken out of mother's way.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The one left behind cast longing glances after the little troop who, under father's convoy, were being taken out of mother's way.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

put or send forth

From this reading The one left behind cast longing glances after the little troop who, under father's convoy, were being taken out of mother's way.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

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

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

the act of making something clean

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

a procession of land vehicles traveling together

From this reading The one left behind cast longing glances after the little troop who, under father's convoy, were being taken out of mother's way.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

a young unmarried woman

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

one who works hard at boring tasks

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

first in order of birth

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

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

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

apart from; not including

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The one left behind cast longing glances after the little troop who, under father's convoy, were being taken out of mother's way.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

usually; as a rule

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading The one left behind cast longing glances after the little troop who, under father's convoy, were being taken out of mother's way.

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

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

only a very short time before

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

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

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

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

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

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

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The one left behind cast longing glances after the little troop who, under father's convoy, were being taken out of mother's way.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

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

From this reading The one left behind cast longing glances after the little troop who, under father's convoy, were being taken out of mother's way.

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

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading The one left behind cast longing glances after the little troop who, under father's convoy, were being taken out of mother's way.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

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

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading THE NEW MANAGER TAKES ADAM UNAWARES.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The one left behind cast longing glances after the little troop who, under father's convoy, were being taken out of mother's way.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE NEW MANAGER TAKES ADAM UNAWARES.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

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

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The one left behind cast longing glances after the little troop who, under father's convoy, were being taken out of mother's way.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The one left behind cast longing glances after the little troop who, under father's convoy, were being taken out of mother's way.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

easily irritated or annoyed

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

the act of punishing

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

sounding as if the nose were pinched

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

on the contrary

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

put in the mind of someone

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

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

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

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

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

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

From this reading THE NEW MANAGER TAKES ADAM UNAWARES.

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

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

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

From this reading THE NEW MANAGER TAKES ADAM UNAWARES.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

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

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

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

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

a group of soldiers

From this reading The one left behind cast longing glances after the little troop who, under father's convoy, were being taken out of mother's way.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

without forethought or plan; inadvertently

From this reading THE NEW MANAGER TAKES ADAM UNAWARES.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The one left behind cast longing glances after the little troop who, under father's convoy, were being taken out of mother's way.

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

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

being of use or service

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

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

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The one left behind cast longing glances after the little troop who, under father's convoy, were being taken out of mother's way.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

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

From this reading The one left behind cast longing glances after the little troop who, under father's convoy, were being taken out of mother's way.

which person or people

From this reading IT was Saturday afternoon and Adam Livesey had taken charge of all his children except the eldest, who was staying at home to fetch and carry and to be made generally useful during the weekly "cleaning up" for Sunday.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

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

From this reading The mother could hardly be blamed for this, since, as she truly said, her own work was never done, and in the pinched face and often peevish tones of Mrs. Livesey there was not much to remind any one of rosy-checked Maggie Allison.

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

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.

a late time of life

From this reading It was rather hard lines for the solitary little damsel, who would have so enjoyed a run in the park with the rest, but who, being ten years old and the eldest of six, mostly boys, paid the penalty of being a sort of household drudge.