Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

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

From this reading If a housewife gave her an apple, she would take it home to the cobbler and his wife.

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

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading If a housewife gave her an apple, she would take it home to the cobbler and his wife.

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

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Late one afternoon, at the close of a bitter day, Jinnie had finished her work and was resting on the door sill of an empty house on an uptown corner.

small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Late one afternoon, at the close of a bitter day, Jinnie had finished her work and was resting on the door sill of an empty house on an uptown corner.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Late one afternoon, at the close of a bitter day, Jinnie had finished her work and was resting on the door sill of an empty house on an uptown corner.

a person who makes or repairs shoes

From this reading If a housewife gave her an apple, she would take it home to the cobbler and his wife.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Late one afternoon, at the close of a bitter day, Jinnie had finished her work and was resting on the door sill of an empty house on an uptown corner.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Late one afternoon, at the close of a bitter day, Jinnie had finished her work and was resting on the door sill of an empty house on an uptown corner.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Late one afternoon, at the close of a bitter day, Jinnie had finished her work and was resting on the door sill of an empty house on an uptown corner.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading She drew forth her money in girlish pride.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

take in solid food

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Late one afternoon, at the close of a bitter day, Jinnie had finished her work and was resting on the door sill of an empty house on an uptown corner.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Late one afternoon, at the close of a bitter day, Jinnie had finished her work and was resting on the door sill of an empty house on an uptown corner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

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

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

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

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

assemble or get together

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

befitting or characteristic of a young girl

From this reading She drew forth her money in girlish pride.

the act of departing

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

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

From this reading Late one afternoon, at the close of a bitter day, Jinnie had finished her work and was resting on the door sill of an empty house on an uptown corner.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

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

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

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

From this reading If a housewife gave her an apple, she would take it home to the cobbler and his wife.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading If a housewife gave her an apple, she would take it home to the cobbler and his wife.

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

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income

From this reading If a housewife gave her an apple, she would take it home to the cobbler and his wife.

a well-built sexually attractive man

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If a housewife gave her an apple, she would take it home to the cobbler and his wife.

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

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

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

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

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

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Late one afternoon, at the close of a bitter day, Jinnie had finished her work and was resting on the door sill of an empty house on an uptown corner.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading She drew forth her money in girlish pride.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

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

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading She drew forth her money in girlish pride.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Late one afternoon, at the close of a bitter day, Jinnie had finished her work and was resting on the door sill of an empty house on an uptown corner.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

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

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

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

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure

From this reading Late one afternoon, at the close of a bitter day, Jinnie had finished her work and was resting on the door sill of an empty house on an uptown corner.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

carry out

From this reading If a housewife gave her an apple, she would take it home to the cobbler and his wife.

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

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

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

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

a residential part of town away from the central commercial district

From this reading Late one afternoon, at the close of a bitter day, Jinnie had finished her work and was resting on the door sill of an empty house on an uptown corner.

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

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

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

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading If a housewife gave her an apple, she would take it home to the cobbler and his wife.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

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

From this reading Peg always gave her a biscuit to eat during her forenoon's work, and Jinnie, going from house to house later, was often presented with a "hunk of pie," as she afterwards told Lafe.

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

From this reading If a housewife gave her an apple, she would take it home to the cobbler and his wife.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading ON THE BROAD BOSOM OF THE "HAPPY IN SPITE" Thus for one year Jinnie went forth in the morning to gather her shortwood, and to sell it in the afternoon.