Chapter IV

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

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

highly skilled

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

anew

From this reading Mrs. Agatha glanced up demurely, smiled, and gave all her attention to the peas again.

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From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

(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 He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

in addition

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

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

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

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

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

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

From this reading Mrs. Agatha glanced up demurely, smiled, and gave all her attention to the peas again.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "You do be getting more observant every day, Sergeant!" she said, shelling away rapidly.

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

From this reading "You do be getting more observant every day, Sergeant!" she said, shelling away rapidly.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

intentionally conceived

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "A hot day, mam!" said he, halting.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

in a demure manner

From this reading Mrs. Agatha glanced up demurely, smiled, and gave all her attention to the peas again.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "You do be getting more observant every day, Sergeant!" she said, shelling away rapidly.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "You do be getting more observant every day, Sergeant!" she said, shelling away rapidly.

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

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Mrs. Agatha glanced up demurely, smiled, and gave all her attention to the peas again.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading "You do be getting more observant every day, Sergeant!" she said, shelling away rapidly.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Mrs. Agatha glanced up demurely, smiled, and gave all her attention to the peas again.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading "A hot day, mam!" said he, halting.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

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

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

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

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading "A hot day, mam!" said he, halting.

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

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

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

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

and nothing more

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

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

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

for the most time

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

a member of a Mayan people of southwestern Guatemala

From this reading "A hot day, mam!" said he, halting.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

march in a procession

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

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

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

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

From this reading "You do be getting more observant every day, Sergeant!" she said, shelling away rapidly.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

having many aspects or qualities

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

clean or organized

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

paying close attention especially to details

From this reading "You do be getting more observant every day, Sergeant!" she said, shelling away rapidly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

and nothing more

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

with speed

From this reading "You do be getting more observant every day, Sergeant!" she said, shelling away rapidly.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "A hot day, mam!" said he, halting.

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

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

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

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Mrs. Agatha glanced up demurely, smiled, and gave all her attention to the peas again.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

to the maximum degree

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

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

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

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

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

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

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

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

From this reading Mrs. Agatha glanced up demurely, smiled, and gave all her attention to the peas again.

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

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

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

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

which person or people

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He thought also that with her pretty face beneath snowy mob-cap, her shapely figure in its neat gown, she made as attractive a picture as any man might see on the longest day's march--of all which Mrs. Agatha was supremely conscious, of course.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You do be getting more observant every day, Sergeant!" she said, shelling away rapidly.

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

From this reading HOW SERGEANT ZEBEDEE TRING BEGAN TO WONDER Mrs. Agatha sat just within the kitchen-garden shelling peas--and Mrs. Agatha did it as only a really accomplished woman might; at least, so thought Sergeant Zebedee, who, busied about some of his multifarious carpentry jobs, happened to come that way.