Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Nor did Pollyanna lose any time in starting on a round of fly-away minute calls on all her old friends.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Indeed, for the next few days, according to Nancy, "There wasn't no putting of your finger on her anywheres, for by the time you'd got your finger down she wa'n't there."

(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 Nor did Pollyanna lose any time in starting on a round of fly-away minute calls on all her old friends.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading And always, everywhere she went, Pollyanna met the question: "Well, how did you like Boston?"

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

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nor did Pollyanna lose any time in starting on a round of fly-away minute calls on all her old friends.

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From this reading Indeed, for the next few days, according to Nancy, "There wasn't no putting of your finger on her anywheres, for by the time you'd got your finger down she wa'n't there."

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

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

From this reading But there certainly was no lack of joyful greetings on the part of everybody from the moment she stepped from the railway train with her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

for the reason that

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

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From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading And always, everywhere she went, Pollyanna met the question: "Well, how did you like Boston?"

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Indeed, for the next few days, according to Nancy, "There wasn't no putting of your finger on her anywheres, for by the time you'd got your finger down she wa'n't there."

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading Nor did Pollyanna lose any time in starting on a round of fly-away minute calls on all her old friends.

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

From this reading But there certainly was no lack of joyful greetings on the part of everybody from the moment she stepped from the railway train with her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton.

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From this reading But there certainly was no lack of joyful greetings on the part of everybody from the moment she stepped from the railway train with her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Indeed, for the next few days, according to Nancy, "There wasn't no putting of your finger on her anywheres, for by the time you'd got your finger down she wa'n't there."

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

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Indeed, for the next few days, according to Nancy, "There wasn't no putting of your finger on her anywheres, for by the time you'd got your finger down she wa'n't there."

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

From this reading But there certainly was no lack of joyful greetings on the part of everybody from the moment she stepped from the railway train with her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton.

every person

From this reading But there certainly was no lack of joyful greetings on the part of everybody from the moment she stepped from the railway train with her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton.

to or in any or all places

From this reading And always, everywhere she went, Pollyanna met the question: "Well, how did you like Boston?"

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading Indeed, for the next few days, according to Nancy, "There wasn't no putting of your finger on her anywheres, for by the time you'd got your finger down she wa'n't there."

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From this reading Nor did Pollyanna lose any time in starting on a round of fly-away minute calls on all her old friends.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Indeed, for the next few days, according to Nancy, "There wasn't no putting of your finger on her anywheres, for by the time you'd got your finger down she wa'n't there."

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Nor did Pollyanna lose any time in starting on a round of fly-away minute calls on all her old friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But there certainly was no lack of joyful greetings on the part of everybody from the moment she stepped from the railway train with her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton.

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

From this reading Indeed, for the next few days, according to Nancy, "There wasn't no putting of your finger on her anywheres, for by the time you'd got your finger down she wa'n't there."

suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading But there certainly was no lack of joyful greetings on the part of everybody from the moment she stepped from the railway train with her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton.

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

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

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

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

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

From this reading And always, everywhere she went, Pollyanna met the question: "Well, how did you like Boston?"

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

From this reading Nor did Pollyanna lose any time in starting on a round of fly-away minute calls on all her old friends.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, for the next few days, according to Nancy, "There wasn't no putting of your finger on her anywheres, for by the time you'd got your finger down she wa'n't there."

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

full of or producing joy

From this reading But there certainly was no lack of joyful greetings on the part of everybody from the moment she stepped from the railway train with her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading But there certainly was no lack of joyful greetings on the part of everybody from the moment she stepped from the railway train with her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And always, everywhere she went, Pollyanna met the question: "Well, how did you like Boston?"

in a literal sense

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Nor did Pollyanna lose any time in starting on a round of fly-away minute calls on all her old friends.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading And always, everywhere she went, Pollyanna met the question: "Well, how did you like Boston?"

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Nor did Pollyanna lose any time in starting on a round of fly-away minute calls on all her old friends.

a particular point in time

From this reading But there certainly was no lack of joyful greetings on the part of everybody from the moment she stepped from the railway train with her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton.

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading Indeed, for the next few days, according to Nancy, "There wasn't no putting of your finger on her anywheres, for by the time you'd got your finger down she wa'n't there."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Indeed, for the next few days, according to Nancy, "There wasn't no putting of your finger on her anywheres, for by the time you'd got your finger down she wa'n't there."

not any; not one

From this reading But there certainly was no lack of joyful greetings on the part of everybody from the moment she stepped from the railway train with her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor did Pollyanna lose any time in starting on a round of fly-away minute calls on all her old friends.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

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

From this reading Nor did Pollyanna lose any time in starting on a round of fly-away minute calls on all her old friends.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But there certainly was no lack of joyful greetings on the part of everybody from the moment she stepped from the railway train with her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But there certainly was no lack of joyful greetings on the part of everybody from the moment she stepped from the railway train with her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton.

by chance

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

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

From this reading But there certainly was no lack of joyful greetings on the part of everybody from the moment she stepped from the railway train with her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton.

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

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Indeed, for the next few days, according to Nancy, "There wasn't no putting of your finger on her anywheres, for by the time you'd got your finger down she wa'n't there."

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading And always, everywhere she went, Pollyanna met the question: "Well, how did you like Boston?"

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading But there certainly was no lack of joyful greetings on the part of everybody from the moment she stepped from the railway train with her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Nor did Pollyanna lose any time in starting on a round of fly-away minute calls on all her old friends.

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

From this reading But there certainly was no lack of joyful greetings on the part of everybody from the moment she stepped from the railway train with her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Nor did Pollyanna lose any time in starting on a round of fly-away minute calls on all her old friends.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading But there certainly was no lack of joyful greetings on the part of everybody from the moment she stepped from the railway train with her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton.

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

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there certainly was no lack of joyful greetings on the part of everybody from the moment she stepped from the railway train with her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton.

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

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

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

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

the people living in a municipality smaller than a city

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

create by training and teaching

From this reading But there certainly was no lack of joyful greetings on the part of everybody from the moment she stepped from the railway train with her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton.

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

From this reading Indeed, for the next few days, according to Nancy, "There wasn't no putting of your finger on her anywheres, for by the time you'd got your finger down she wa'n't there."

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

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

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

From this reading Indeed, for the next few days, according to Nancy, "There wasn't no putting of your finger on her anywheres, for by the time you'd got your finger down she wa'n't there."

accept gladly

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading And always, everywhere she went, Pollyanna met the question: "Well, how did you like Boston?"

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

From this reading And always, everywhere she went, Pollyanna met the question: "Well, how did you like Boston?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading JIMMY AND THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting--perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And always, everywhere she went, Pollyanna met the question: "Well, how did you like Boston?"

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

From this reading Indeed, for the next few days, according to Nancy, "There wasn't no putting of your finger on her anywheres, for by the time you'd got your finger down she wa'n't there."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Indeed, for the next few days, according to Nancy, "There wasn't no putting of your finger on her anywheres, for by the time you'd got your finger down she wa'n't there."