Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Though a few, indeed, were able to satisfy their needs at the local stores, and among these, for once, was Gwendolyn.

later than; following

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Though a few, indeed, were able to satisfy their needs at the local stores, and among these, for once, was Gwendolyn.

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From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

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

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

any thing at all

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

the act of buying

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It's surprising how many you find you can pick out in a few minutes.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

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

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

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

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

divisible by two

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

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

From this reading Though a few, indeed, were able to satisfy their needs at the local stores, and among these, for once, was Gwendolyn.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It's surprising how many you find you can pick out in a few minutes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though a few, indeed, were able to satisfy their needs at the local stores, and among these, for once, was Gwendolyn.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

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

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

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

From this reading Though a few, indeed, were able to satisfy their needs at the local stores, and among these, for once, was Gwendolyn.

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

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

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

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading IN THE OLD HOME.

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

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

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

From this reading It's surprising how many you find you can pick out in a few minutes.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

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

From this reading IN THE OLD HOME.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Though a few, indeed, were able to satisfy their needs at the local stores, and among these, for once, was Gwendolyn.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

increase the likelihood of

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

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

From this reading It's surprising how many you find you can pick out in a few minutes.

a small natural hill

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Though a few, indeed, were able to satisfy their needs at the local stores, and among these, for once, was Gwendolyn.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

plural of “loom” — a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

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

From this reading It's surprising how many you find you can pick out in a few minutes.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading It's surprising how many you find you can pick out in a few minutes.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading Though a few, indeed, were able to satisfy their needs at the local stores, and among these, for once, was Gwendolyn.

according to the clock

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

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

From this reading IN THE OLD HOME.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

on one occasion

From this reading Though a few, indeed, were able to satisfy their needs at the local stores, and among these, for once, was Gwendolyn.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It's surprising how many you find you can pick out in a few minutes.

select carefully from a group

From this reading It's surprising how many you find you can pick out in a few minutes.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading Though a few, indeed, were able to satisfy their needs at the local stores, and among these, for once, was Gwendolyn.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

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

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Though a few, indeed, were able to satisfy their needs at the local stores, and among these, for once, was Gwendolyn.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading It's surprising how many you find you can pick out in a few minutes.

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

From this reading IN THE OLD HOME.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

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

From this reading Though a few, indeed, were able to satisfy their needs at the local stores, and among these, for once, was Gwendolyn.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

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

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though a few, indeed, were able to satisfy their needs at the local stores, and among these, for once, was Gwendolyn.

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

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

past form of “toil” — work hard

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

under normal conditions

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

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

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

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

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

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

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

during the time that

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

which person or people

From this reading After one o'clock on the afternoon before Christmas was a mill holiday; and while the great looms were silent, those who usually toiled at them took their way into Wallburg city to do their Christmas shopping.

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

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading She had come up the knoll after dinner hour, to invite Amy's presence at the gift buying, and concluded her invitation by saying:-- "Even if you won't get anything yourself, you might come and look at the pretty things.