Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading PIPPIN KEEPS WATCH, WITH RESULTS Mary was a long time going to bed that night.

(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 She searched the room thoroughly--such a pretty, tidy room, all white and blue like her kitchen--even peeping under bed and bureau, but no blue bow was to be found.

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

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

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

From this reading In the first place she could not find her blue ribbon bow, and being as economical as she was methodical, this distressed her.

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

From this reading In the first place she could not find her blue ribbon bow, and being as economical as she was methodical, this distressed her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

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

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

for the reason that

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading PIPPIN KEEPS WATCH, WITH RESULTS Mary was a long time going to bed that night.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In the first place she could not find her blue ribbon bow, and being as economical as she was methodical, this distressed her.

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

From this reading In the first place she could not find her blue ribbon bow, and being as economical as she was methodical, this distressed her.

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

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading In the first place she could not find her blue ribbon bow, and being as economical as she was methodical, this distressed her.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading She searched the room thoroughly--such a pretty, tidy room, all white and blue like her kitchen--even peeping under bed and bureau, but no blue bow was to be found.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She searched the room thoroughly--such a pretty, tidy room, all white and blue like her kitchen--even peeping under bed and bureau, but no blue bow was to be found.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It was a good bow too; it is not everyone who can make a pretty bow; and Mary was perfectly sure that she had pinned it on her neat collar this evening.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading It was a good bow too; it is not everyone who can make a pretty bow; and Mary was perfectly sure that she had pinned it on her neat collar this evening.

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

From this reading In the first place she could not find her blue ribbon bow, and being as economical as she was methodical, this distressed her.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading In the first place she could not find her blue ribbon bow, and being as economical as she was methodical, this distressed her.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness

From this reading In the first place she could not find her blue ribbon bow, and being as economical as she was methodical, this distressed her.

divisible by two

From this reading She searched the room thoroughly--such a pretty, tidy room, all white and blue like her kitchen--even peeping under bed and bureau, but no blue bow was to be found.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was a good bow too; it is not everyone who can make a pretty bow; and Mary was perfectly sure that she had pinned it on her neat collar this evening.

every person

From this reading It was a good bow too; it is not everyone who can make a pretty bow; and Mary was perfectly sure that she had pinned it on her neat collar this evening.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading In the first place she could not find her blue ribbon bow, and being as economical as she was methodical, this distressed her.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place she could not find her blue ribbon bow, and being as economical as she was methodical, this distressed her.

an imperfection in an object or machine

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

set up or found

From this reading She searched the room thoroughly--such a pretty, tidy room, all white and blue like her kitchen--even peeping under bed and bureau, but no blue bow was to be found.

the act of departing

From this reading PIPPIN KEEPS WATCH, WITH RESULTS Mary was a long time going to bed that night.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was a good bow too; it is not everyone who can make a pretty bow; and Mary was perfectly sure that she had pinned it on her neat collar this evening.

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

From this reading It was a good bow too; it is not everyone who can make a pretty bow; and Mary was perfectly sure that she had pinned it on her neat collar this evening.

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

From this reading In the first place she could not find her blue ribbon bow, and being as economical as she was methodical, this distressed her.

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

From this reading In the first place she could not find her blue ribbon bow, and being as economical as she was methodical, this distressed her.

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

From this reading It was a good bow too; it is not everyone who can make a pretty bow; and Mary was perfectly sure that she had pinned it on her neat collar this evening.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading PIPPIN KEEPS WATCH, WITH RESULTS Mary was a long time going to bed that night.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading She searched the room thoroughly--such a pretty, tidy room, all white and blue like her kitchen--even peeping under bed and bureau, but no blue bow was to be found.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She searched the room thoroughly--such a pretty, tidy room, all white and blue like her kitchen--even peeping under bed and bureau, but no blue bow was to be found.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading PIPPIN KEEPS WATCH, WITH RESULTS Mary was a long time going to bed that night.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

engage in

From this reading It was a good bow too; it is not everyone who can make a pretty bow; and Mary was perfectly sure that she had pinned it on her neat collar this evening.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading PIPPIN KEEPS WATCH, WITH RESULTS Mary was a long time going to bed that night.

characterized by method and orderliness

From this reading In the first place she could not find her blue ribbon bow, and being as economical as she was methodical, this distressed her.

clean or organized

From this reading It was a good bow too; it is not everyone who can make a pretty bow; and Mary was perfectly sure that she had pinned it on her neat collar this evening.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

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

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading PIPPIN KEEPS WATCH, WITH RESULTS Mary was a long time going to bed that night.

not any; not one

From this reading She searched the room thoroughly--such a pretty, tidy room, all white and blue like her kitchen--even peeping under bed and bureau, but no blue bow was to be found.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the first place she could not find her blue ribbon bow, and being as economical as she was methodical, this distressed her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a good bow too; it is not everyone who can make a pretty bow; and Mary was perfectly sure that she had pinned it on her neat collar this evening.

-ing form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading She searched the room thoroughly--such a pretty, tidy room, all white and blue like her kitchen--even peeping under bed and bureau, but no blue bow was to be found.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading It was a good bow too; it is not everyone who can make a pretty bow; and Mary was perfectly sure that she had pinned it on her neat collar this evening.

inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading It was a good bow too; it is not everyone who can make a pretty bow; and Mary was perfectly sure that she had pinned it on her neat collar this evening.

any of numerous superior eating apples with yellow or greenish yellow skin flushed with red

From this reading PIPPIN KEEPS WATCH, WITH RESULTS Mary was a long time going to bed that night.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place she could not find her blue ribbon bow, and being as economical as she was methodical, this distressed her.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It was a good bow too; it is not everyone who can make a pretty bow; and Mary was perfectly sure that she had pinned it on her neat collar this evening.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading PIPPIN KEEPS WATCH, WITH RESULTS Mary was a long time going to bed that night.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading In the first place she could not find her blue ribbon bow, and being as economical as she was methodical, this distressed her.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading She searched the room thoroughly--such a pretty, tidy room, all white and blue like her kitchen--even peeping under bed and bureau, but no blue bow was to be found.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading She searched the room thoroughly--such a pretty, tidy room, all white and blue like her kitchen--even peeping under bed and bureau, but no blue bow was to be found.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

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

From this reading In the first place she could not find her blue ribbon bow, and being as economical as she was methodical, this distressed her.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She searched the room thoroughly--such a pretty, tidy room, all white and blue like her kitchen--even peeping under bed and bureau, but no blue bow was to be found.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading It was a good bow too; it is not everyone who can make a pretty bow; and Mary was perfectly sure that she had pinned it on her neat collar this evening.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PIPPIN KEEPS WATCH, WITH RESULTS Mary was a long time going to bed that night.

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

From this reading In the first place she could not find her blue ribbon bow, and being as economical as she was methodical, this distressed her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

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

From this reading In the first place she could not find her blue ribbon bow, and being as economical as she was methodical, this distressed her.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading She searched the room thoroughly--such a pretty, tidy room, all white and blue like her kitchen--even peeping under bed and bureau, but no blue bow was to be found.

marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits

From this reading She searched the room thoroughly--such a pretty, tidy room, all white and blue like her kitchen--even peeping under bed and bureau, but no blue bow was to be found.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading PIPPIN KEEPS WATCH, WITH RESULTS Mary was a long time going to bed that night.

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

From this reading PIPPIN KEEPS WATCH, WITH RESULTS Mary was a long time going to bed that night.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was a good bow too; it is not everyone who can make a pretty bow; and Mary was perfectly sure that she had pinned it on her neat collar this evening.

not easy to believe

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading She searched the room thoroughly--such a pretty, tidy room, all white and blue like her kitchen--even peeping under bed and bureau, but no blue bow was to be found.

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

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

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

From this reading PIPPIN KEEPS WATCH, WITH RESULTS Mary was a long time going to bed that night.

look attentively

From this reading PIPPIN KEEPS WATCH, WITH RESULTS Mary was a long time going to bed that night.

creating fabric

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

at the time that

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

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

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.

a Caucasian

From this reading She searched the room thoroughly--such a pretty, tidy room, all white and blue like her kitchen--even peeping under bed and bureau, but no blue bow was to be found.

which person or people

From this reading It was a good bow too; it is not everyone who can make a pretty bow; and Mary was perfectly sure that she had pinned it on her neat collar this evening.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PIPPIN KEEPS WATCH, WITH RESULTS Mary was a long time going to bed that night.

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

From this reading It was a new ribbon, bought at a special sale, and marked down almost unbelievably low, because there was a flaw in the weaving which would never be seen when made up.