Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

how long something has existed

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

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

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

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

From this reading These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

possessive form of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading There were great doings in the Birds Nest.

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

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

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From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

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

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

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From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOUR.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

plural of “circular” — an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

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

From this reading These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"

delicately beautiful

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading There were great doings in the Birds Nest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There were great doings in the Birds Nest.

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

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

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

From this reading POLLY LAUNCHES HER SHIPS.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE CHILDREN'S HOUR.

ten 10s

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

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

From this reading There were great doings in the Birds Nest.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

plural of “launch” — a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck

From this reading POLLY LAUNCHES HER SHIPS.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading There were great doings in the Birds Nest.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

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

From this reading POLLY LAUNCHES HER SHIPS.

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

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading POLLY LAUNCHES HER SHIPS.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"

express in words

From this reading These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

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

From this reading There were great doings in the Birds Nest.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were great doings in the Birds Nest.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"

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

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

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

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading These notes of invitation read as follows:-- "Come, tell us a story!"

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

From this reading There were great doings in the Birds Nest.

which person or people

From this reading A hundred dainty circulars, printed in black and scarlet on Irish linen paper, had been sent to those ladies on Mrs. Bird's calling-list who had children between the ages of five and twelve, that being Polly's chosen limit of age.