Chapter V

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

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

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

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading Dinner parties were given at even a later hour, oftentime not beginning until six, the Feltons being among those who adopted the extreme custom.

later than; following

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

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

From this reading So far, however, no one had brought the innovation to upset the almost historic domestic regulations of Harley's Mills.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Dinner parties were given at even a later hour, oftentime not beginning until six, the Feltons being among those who adopted the extreme custom.

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

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

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

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Dinner parties were given at even a later hour, oftentime not beginning until six, the Feltons being among those who adopted the extreme custom.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Dinner parties were given at even a later hour, oftentime not beginning until six, the Feltons being among those who adopted the extreme custom.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

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

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading So far, however, no one had brought the innovation to upset the almost historic domestic regulations of Harley's Mills.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Dinner parties were given at even a later hour, oftentime not beginning until six, the Feltons being among those who adopted the extreme custom.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

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

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading So far, however, no one had brought the innovation to upset the almost historic domestic regulations of Harley's Mills.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

divisible by two

From this reading Dinner parties were given at even a later hour, oftentime not beginning until six, the Feltons being among those who adopted the extreme custom.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Dinner parties were given at even a later hour, oftentime not beginning until six, the Feltons being among those who adopted the extreme custom.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So far, however, no one had brought the innovation to upset the almost historic domestic regulations of Harley's Mills.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

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From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

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

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Dinner parties were given at even a later hour, oftentime not beginning until six, the Feltons being among those who adopted the extreme custom.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

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

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

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

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

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From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

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

From this reading So far, however, no one had brought the innovation to upset the almost historic domestic regulations of Harley's Mills.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

active strength of body or mind

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

From this reading So far, however, no one had brought the innovation to upset the almost historic domestic regulations of Harley's Mills.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

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

From this reading Dinner parties were given at even a later hour, oftentime not beginning until six, the Feltons being among those who adopted the extreme custom.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading So far, however, no one had brought the innovation to upset the almost historic domestic regulations of Harley's Mills.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

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

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

commence officially

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation

From this reading So far, however, no one had brought the innovation to upset the almost historic domestic regulations of Harley's Mills.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Dinner parties were given at even a later hour, oftentime not beginning until six, the Feltons being among those who adopted the extreme custom.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

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

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)

From this reading So far, however, no one had brought the innovation to upset the almost historic domestic regulations of Harley's Mills.

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

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

plain-woven cotton fabric

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

the verbal act of naming

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

not any; not one

From this reading So far, however, no one had brought the innovation to upset the almost historic domestic regulations of Harley's Mills.

the middle of the day

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dinner parties were given at even a later hour, oftentime not beginning until six, the Feltons being among those who adopted the extreme custom.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

according to the clock

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

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From this reading Dinner parties were given at even a later hour, oftentime not beginning until six, the Feltons being among those who adopted the extreme custom.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Dinner parties were given at even a later hour, oftentime not beginning until six, the Feltons being among those who adopted the extreme custom.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

with little or no delay

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule

From this reading So far, however, no one had brought the innovation to upset the almost historic domestic regulations of Harley's Mills.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

Identical; not different.

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

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

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So far, however, no one had brought the innovation to upset the almost historic domestic regulations of Harley's Mills.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

carry out

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

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

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

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

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

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

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

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

From this reading Dinner parties were given at even a later hour, oftentime not beginning until six, the Feltons being among those who adopted the extreme custom.

bound or secured closely

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

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

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

in the direction of

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

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

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

not artificially colored or bleached

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

up to a particular time

From this reading Dinner parties were given at even a later hour, oftentime not beginning until six, the Feltons being among those who adopted the extreme custom.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading So far, however, no one had brought the innovation to upset the almost historic domestic regulations of Harley's Mills.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

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

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

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

From this reading Dinner parties were given at even a later hour, oftentime not beginning until six, the Feltons being among those who adopted the extreme custom.

in or at the place that

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

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

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

during the time that

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

which person or people

From this reading Dinner parties were given at even a later hour, oftentime not beginning until six, the Feltons being among those who adopted the extreme custom.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading While a number of these families kept the same hours in their winter city life, during the past four or five seasons there had been a move toward afternoon dinner at five.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE NAMING The Feltons, in common with their neighbors of Quality Hill, dined at one o'clock and had tea or supper, according to the heartiness of the meal, at six or half past, the village and farm folk having their mid-day meal at noon.

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

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.

a late time of life

From this reading Promptly at half-past two on this April afternoon, the carriage came around to take Miss Felton to the meeting of the Hospital Aid Society, where she was preparing to inaugurate a better system of work, the material for which was tied in a great bundle in the porch,--cotton cloth, soft unbleached muslin for bandages, and rolls of the gray blue flannel of the hue that for years after was known as army blue.