Chapter XXVI · Colonel Dale of Dalecourt

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

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

(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 Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

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

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

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

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

possessive form of “andersen” — a Danish author remembered for his fairy stories (1805-1875)

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

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

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

(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 All these things can be imagined a great deal better than they can be described.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading All these things can be imagined a great deal better than they can be described.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

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

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

possessive form of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

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From this reading It is hardly possible to describe the joy that reigned in Dalecourt on that last night of the year.

plural of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading All these things can be imagined a great deal better than they can be described.

dearly loved

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

give a description of

From this reading It is hardly possible to describe the joy that reigned in Dalecourt on that last night of the year.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading All these things can be imagined a great deal better than they can be described.

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

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

take in solid food

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

a boy or man

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

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

From this reading All these things can be imagined a great deal better than they can be described.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

only a very short time before

From this reading It is hardly possible to describe the joy that reigned in Dalecourt on that last night of the year.

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From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

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

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

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

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

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From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading All these things can be imagined a great deal better than they can be described.

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

From this reading It is hardly possible to describe the joy that reigned in Dalecourt on that last night of the year.

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

From this reading It is hardly possible to describe the joy that reigned in Dalecourt on that last night of the year.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is hardly possible to describe the joy that reigned in Dalecourt on that last night of the year.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading It is hardly possible to describe the joy that reigned in Dalecourt on that last night of the year.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

immediately past

From this reading It is hardly possible to describe the joy that reigned in Dalecourt on that last night of the year.

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From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

for more time

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

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

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

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

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

absolutely essential

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

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

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

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

From this reading It is hardly possible to describe the joy that reigned in Dalecourt on that last night of the year.

not any; not one

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

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

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is hardly possible to describe the joy that reigned in Dalecourt on that last night of the year.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

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

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is hardly possible to describe the joy that reigned in Dalecourt on that last night of the year.

on one occasion

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

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

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

inflected form of “pity” — share the suffering of

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It is hardly possible to describe the joy that reigned in Dalecourt on that last night of the year.

past form of “praise” — express approval of

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

past form of “reign” — have sovereign power

From this reading It is hardly possible to describe the joy that reigned in Dalecourt on that last night of the year.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

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

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

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

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

express in words

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading All these things can be imagined a great deal better than they can be described.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is hardly possible to describe the joy that reigned in Dalecourt on that last night of the year.

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

From this reading It is hardly possible to describe the joy that reigned in Dalecourt on that last night of the year.

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

From this reading All these things can be imagined a great deal better than they can be described.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading All these things can be imagined a great deal better than they can be described.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading All these things can be imagined a great deal better than they can be described.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

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

From this reading It is hardly possible to describe the joy that reigned in Dalecourt on that last night of the year.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

up to a particular time

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

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

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

during the time that

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

which person or people

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Colonel Dale and Miss Hatty, and Mrs. Allen Dale, her mother, all asked Arthur questions at once; and petted, and fed, and pitied, and praised him, until the poor, tired, happy little fellow, worn out with excitement, could no longer keep his eyes open, and was carried off to bed.

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

From this reading Nor would it be possible to convey any idea of what a hero dear old Uncle Phin became in the eyes of the dusky assembly, who thronged the kitchen, to see him eat his much needed supper, and to hear of his marvellous adventures while bringing the “lil Marse” to his own home.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It is hardly possible to describe the joy that reigned in Dalecourt on that last night of the year.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading At the same time it does seem to be necessary to tell something about the Dales and Dalecourt, and how Colonel Dale’s niece, Miss Harriet, happened to be the same beautiful lady who presented Arthur with an illustrated copy of Andersen’s “Fairy Tales,” in the oil region of Pennsylvania, some months before that happy New Year’s Eve.