Chapter XII

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

From this reading She also made a capital meal herself.

in addition

From this reading She also made a capital meal herself.

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

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

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

From this reading She also made Robin as smart as her resources would permit.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading Then taking his hand she went out, locking the attic door behind her.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Then taking his hand she went out, locking the attic door behind her.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

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

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading She also made a capital meal herself.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Then taking his hand she went out, locking the attic door behind her.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

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

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

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

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Then taking his hand she went out, locking the attic door behind her.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

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

From this reading She also made Robin as smart as her resources would permit.

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

From this reading She also made a capital meal herself.

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

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

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

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

the act of locking something up to protect it

From this reading Then taking his hand she went out, locking the attic door behind her.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She also made a capital meal herself.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading She also made a capital meal herself.

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

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

something you have to do

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

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

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then taking his hand she went out, locking the attic door behind her.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading She also made Robin as smart as her resources would permit.

any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading She also made Robin as smart as her resources would permit.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

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

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

plural of “slice” — a share of something

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading She also made Robin as smart as her resources would permit.

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

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

gush forth in a sudden stream or jet

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

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From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Then taking his hand she went out, locking the attic door behind her.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

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

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

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

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then taking his hand she went out, locking the attic door behind her.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

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

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

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

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then taking his hand she went out, locking the attic door behind her.

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

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

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

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

to a great degree

From this reading _THE SHOPS FROM END TO END WERE WIDELY OPEN._ The next morning Helen got up early, gave Robin his breakfast of cold ham which she had bought in slices, tea and bread and butter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Having washed and put away their poor breakfast service, which consisted of a cracked old sugar-basin, a black tea-pot with half a spout, a dinner plate, pewter spoon, and old knife, she proceeded to tidy herself, and to put on some garments of a more respectable nature than those she wore on ordinary occasions.

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

From this reading She also made Robin as smart as her resources would permit.