Chapter XI

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

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading DURING the afternoon, the handsome house in Lincoln Place was filled with uncomfortable and disappointed people.

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

From this reading DURING the afternoon, the handsome house in Lincoln Place was filled with uncomfortable and disappointed people.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading She had tried to present her arguments to Aunt Mattie and to Blanche, but neither mother nor daughter was in the mood to be reached by argument.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading She had tried to present her arguments to Aunt Mattie and to Blanche, but neither mother nor daughter was in the mood to be reached by argument.

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

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

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

From this reading She had tried to present her arguments to Aunt Mattie and to Blanche, but neither mother nor daughter was in the mood to be reached by argument.

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

From this reading She had tried to present her arguments to Aunt Mattie and to Blanche, but neither mother nor daughter was in the mood to be reached by argument.

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From this reading She had tried to present her arguments to Aunt Mattie and to Blanche, but neither mother nor daughter was in the mood to be reached by argument.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She had tried to present her arguments to Aunt Mattie and to Blanche, but neither mother nor daughter was in the mood to be reached by argument.

lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

a female human offspring

From this reading She had tried to present her arguments to Aunt Mattie and to Blanche, but neither mother nor daughter was in the mood to be reached by argument.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

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

From this reading Matters had not improved by the six o'clock dinner hour.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading DURING the afternoon, the handsome house in Lincoln Place was filled with uncomfortable and disappointed people.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading DURING the afternoon, the handsome house in Lincoln Place was filled with uncomfortable and disappointed people.

one or the other of two

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

divisible by two

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

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From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading DURING the afternoon, the handsome house in Lincoln Place was filled with uncomfortable and disappointed people.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

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From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

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

From this reading She had tried to present her arguments to Aunt Mattie and to Blanche, but neither mother nor daughter was in the mood to be reached by argument.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading DURING the afternoon, the handsome house in Lincoln Place was filled with uncomfortable and disappointed people.

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

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

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

From this reading Matters had not improved by the six o'clock dinner hour.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading DURING the afternoon, the handsome house in Lincoln Place was filled with uncomfortable and disappointed people.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading Matters had not improved by the six o'clock dinner hour.

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

From this reading DURING the afternoon, the handsome house in Lincoln Place was filled with uncomfortable and disappointed people.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading DURING the afternoon, the handsome house in Lincoln Place was filled with uncomfortable and disappointed people.

engage in

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

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

From this reading She had tried to present her arguments to Aunt Mattie and to Blanche, but neither mother nor daughter was in the mood to be reached by argument.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading She had tried to present her arguments to Aunt Mattie and to Blanche, but neither mother nor daughter was in the mood to be reached by argument.

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

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

From this reading She had tried to present her arguments to Aunt Mattie and to Blanche, but neither mother nor daughter was in the mood to be reached by argument.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading She had tried to present her arguments to Aunt Mattie and to Blanche, but neither mother nor daughter was in the mood to be reached by argument.

not any; not one

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

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

From this reading She had tried to present her arguments to Aunt Mattie and to Blanche, but neither mother nor daughter was in the mood to be reached by argument.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Matters had not improved by the six o'clock dinner hour.

according to the clock

From this reading Matters had not improved by the six o'clock dinner hour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

and nothing more

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading DURING the afternoon, the handsome house in Lincoln Place was filled with uncomfortable and disappointed people.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading DURING the afternoon, the handsome house in Lincoln Place was filled with uncomfortable and disappointed people.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She had tried to present her arguments to Aunt Mattie and to Blanche, but neither mother nor daughter was in the mood to be reached by argument.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading She had tried to present her arguments to Aunt Mattie and to Blanche, but neither mother nor daughter was in the mood to be reached by argument.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

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

From this reading She had tried to present her arguments to Aunt Mattie and to Blanche, but neither mother nor daughter was in the mood to be reached by argument.

reduced to silence

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Matters had not improved by the six o'clock dinner hour.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

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

From this reading DURING the afternoon, the handsome house in Lincoln Place was filled with uncomfortable and disappointed people.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

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

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

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

From this reading Daisy, the bright and generally-yielding cousin, was quiet and gentle, but firm as a rock in her decision to attend no theatre, either on that evening or any other.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading She had tried to present her arguments to Aunt Mattie and to Blanche, but neither mother nor daughter was in the mood to be reached by argument.

impossible to answer

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading DURING the afternoon, the handsome house in Lincoln Place was filled with uncomfortable and disappointed people.

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

From this reading DURING the afternoon, the handsome house in Lincoln Place was filled with uncomfortable and disappointed people.

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

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DURING the afternoon, the handsome house in Lincoln Place was filled with uncomfortable and disappointed people.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The former had silenced her young guest by coldly referring to the tendency of the times, which led young people to fancy themselves wiser than their elders, even in matters of morals and religion, and the latter had only that unanswerable reply, 'Oh, fiddlesticks!' to make to any form of argument.