Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Under one arm she carried a roll of cheap white lawn.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The girl presented herself at the dressmaker's late one afternoon, her smooth forehead disfigured by an irritated frown, her mouth resolutely unsmiling.

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From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

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

From this reading The girl presented herself at the dressmaker's late one afternoon, her smooth forehead disfigured by an irritated frown, her mouth resolutely unsmiling.

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From this reading Now that Annabel Sinclair had no immediate use for Persis' services, Diantha's wardrobe could receive attention.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Under one arm she carried a roll of cheap white lawn.

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

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The girl presented herself at the dressmaker's late one afternoon, her smooth forehead disfigured by an irritated frown, her mouth resolutely unsmiling.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Now that Annabel Sinclair had no immediate use for Persis' services, Diantha's wardrobe could receive attention.

the act of buying

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The girl presented herself at the dressmaker's late one afternoon, her smooth forehead disfigured by an irritated frown, her mouth resolutely unsmiling.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Under one arm she carried a roll of cheap white lawn.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading Under one arm she carried a roll of cheap white lawn.

past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

a point asserted as part of an argument

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

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

From this reading Now that Annabel Sinclair had no immediate use for Persis' services, Diantha's wardrobe could receive attention.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

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From this reading DIANTHA GROWS UP.

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From this reading Now that Annabel Sinclair had no immediate use for Persis' services, Diantha's wardrobe could receive attention.

past form of “discount” — bar from attention or consideration

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

having the appearance spoiled

From this reading The girl presented herself at the dressmaker's late one afternoon, her smooth forehead disfigured by an irritated frown, her mouth resolutely unsmiling.

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From this reading The girl presented herself at the dressmaker's late one afternoon, her smooth forehead disfigured by an irritated frown, her mouth resolutely unsmiling.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now that Annabel Sinclair had no immediate use for Persis' services, Diantha's wardrobe could receive attention.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The girl presented herself at the dressmaker's late one afternoon, her smooth forehead disfigured by an irritated frown, her mouth resolutely unsmiling.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading The girl presented herself at the dressmaker's late one afternoon, her smooth forehead disfigured by an irritated frown, her mouth resolutely unsmiling.

a young female

From this reading The girl presented herself at the dressmaker's late one afternoon, her smooth forehead disfigured by an irritated frown, her mouth resolutely unsmiling.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading DIANTHA GROWS UP.

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

From this reading Now that Annabel Sinclair had no immediate use for Persis' services, Diantha's wardrobe could receive attention.

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

From this reading The girl presented herself at the dressmaker's late one afternoon, her smooth forehead disfigured by an irritated frown, her mouth resolutely unsmiling.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The girl presented herself at the dressmaker's late one afternoon, her smooth forehead disfigured by an irritated frown, her mouth resolutely unsmiling.

of the present time and place

From this reading Now that Annabel Sinclair had no immediate use for Persis' services, Diantha's wardrobe could receive attention.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading The girl presented herself at the dressmaker's late one afternoon, her smooth forehead disfigured by an irritated frown, her mouth resolutely unsmiling.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The girl presented herself at the dressmaker's late one afternoon, her smooth forehead disfigured by an irritated frown, her mouth resolutely unsmiling.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading Under one arm she carried a roll of cheap white lawn.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The girl presented herself at the dressmaker's late one afternoon, her smooth forehead disfigured by an irritated frown, her mouth resolutely unsmiling.

not any; not one

From this reading Now that Annabel Sinclair had no immediate use for Persis' services, Diantha's wardrobe could receive attention.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now that Annabel Sinclair had no immediate use for Persis' services, Diantha's wardrobe could receive attention.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Under one arm she carried a roll of cheap white lawn.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The girl presented herself at the dressmaker's late one afternoon, her smooth forehead disfigured by an irritated frown, her mouth resolutely unsmiling.

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From this reading Now that Annabel Sinclair had no immediate use for Persis' services, Diantha's wardrobe could receive attention.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The girl presented herself at the dressmaker's late one afternoon, her smooth forehead disfigured by an irritated frown, her mouth resolutely unsmiling.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

with speed

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

the state of having good sense and sound judgment

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Now that Annabel Sinclair had no immediate use for Persis' services, Diantha's wardrobe could receive attention.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading The girl presented herself at the dressmaker's late one afternoon, her smooth forehead disfigured by an irritated frown, her mouth resolutely unsmiling.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading Under one arm she carried a roll of cheap white lawn.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Now that Annabel Sinclair had no immediate use for Persis' services, Diantha's wardrobe could receive attention.

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

From this reading Under one arm she carried a roll of cheap white lawn.

United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)

From this reading Now that Annabel Sinclair had no immediate use for Persis' services, Diantha's wardrobe could receive attention.

used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading The girl presented herself at the dressmaker's late one afternoon, her smooth forehead disfigured by an irritated frown, her mouth resolutely unsmiling.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now that Annabel Sinclair had no immediate use for Persis' services, Diantha's wardrobe could receive attention.

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

From this reading The girl presented herself at the dressmaker's late one afternoon, her smooth forehead disfigured by an irritated frown, her mouth resolutely unsmiling.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

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

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

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

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under one arm she carried a roll of cheap white lawn.

not smiling

From this reading The girl presented herself at the dressmaker's late one afternoon, her smooth forehead disfigured by an irritated frown, her mouth resolutely unsmiling.

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

From this reading DIANTHA GROWS UP.

the act of using

From this reading Now that Annabel Sinclair had no immediate use for Persis' services, Diantha's wardrobe could receive attention.

the quality of having no practical use

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading Now that Annabel Sinclair had no immediate use for Persis' services, Diantha's wardrobe could receive attention.

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

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

during the time that

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

a Caucasian

From this reading Under one arm she carried a roll of cheap white lawn.

which person or people

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Annabel frequently commented on the uselessness of buying expensive materials for a girl who grew as rapidly as Diantha, though the reasonableness of this contention was slightly discounted by her recognized ability to demonstrate that the cream of things was invariably her portion, while an all-wise Providence had obviously designed the skimmed milk for the rest of the world.