Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading It is a question, perhaps, whether all this leisure time was given to the child as a relief to Pollyanna from work--or as a relief to Aunt Polly from Pollyanna.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

(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 had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

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

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

in addition

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

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

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

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

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

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

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

a young person of either sex

From this reading It is a question, perhaps, whether all this leisure time was given to the child as a relief to Pollyanna from work--or as a relief to Aunt Polly from Pollyanna.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

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

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

utter impulsively

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

communicated in words

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

set up or found

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It is a question, perhaps, whether all this leisure time was given to the child as a relief to Pollyanna from work--or as a relief to Aunt Polly from Pollyanna.

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

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

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From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

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

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

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

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

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

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

and nothing more

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading It is a question, perhaps, whether all this leisure time was given to the child as a relief to Pollyanna from work--or as a relief to Aunt Polly from Pollyanna.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

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 It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

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

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

according to the clock

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is a question, perhaps, whether all this leisure time was given to the child as a relief to Pollyanna from work--or as a relief to Aunt Polly from Pollyanna.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

by chance

From this reading It is a question, perhaps, whether all this leisure time was given to the child as a relief to Pollyanna from work--or as a relief to Aunt Polly from Pollyanna.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

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

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

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

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

skillful after much practice

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

set down as a rule or guide

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

excluded from use or mention

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It is a question, perhaps, whether all this leisure time was given to the child as a relief to Pollyanna from work--or as a relief to Aunt Polly from Pollyanna.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading It is a question, perhaps, whether all this leisure time was given to the child as a relief to Pollyanna from work--or as a relief to Aunt Polly from Pollyanna.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

fastened with stitches

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

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

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

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

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

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

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

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

From this reading It is a question, perhaps, whether all this leisure time was given to the child as a relief to Pollyanna from work--or as a relief to Aunt Polly from Pollyanna.

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

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

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

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Pollyanna sewed, practised, read aloud, and studied cooking in the kitchen, it is true; but she did not give to any of these things quite so much time as had first been planned.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

up to a particular time

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

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

From this reading It was not long before life at the Harrington homestead settled into something like order--though not exactly the order that Miss Polly had at first prescribed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading It is a question, perhaps, whether all this leisure time was given to the child as a relief to Pollyanna from work--or as a relief to Aunt Polly from Pollyanna.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Certainly, as those first July days passed, Miss Polly found occasion many times to ejaculate “What an extraordinary child!” and certainly the reading and sewing lessons found her at their conclusion each day somewhat dazed and wholly exhausted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had more time, also, to “just live,” as she expressed it, for almost all of every afternoon from two until six o'clock was hers to do with as she liked--provided she did not “like” to do certain things already prohibited by Aunt Polly.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It is a question, perhaps, whether all this leisure time was given to the child as a relief to Pollyanna from work--or as a relief to Aunt Polly from Pollyanna.