Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

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

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading She reached the bottom of the hill just as a car dashed around the lower corner, a woman at the wheel.

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

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

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

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

the lower side of anything

From this reading She reached the bottom of the hill just as a car dashed around the lower corner, a woman at the wheel.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading She reached the bottom of the hill just as a car dashed around the lower corner, a woman at the wheel.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading She reached the bottom of the hill just as a car dashed around the lower corner, a woman at the wheel.

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

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading She reached the bottom of the hill just as a car dashed around the lower corner, a woman at the wheel.

the act of discovering something

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading The woman smiled sweetly and drove to the edge of the pavement.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading The woman smiled sweetly and drove to the edge of the pavement.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

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

From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

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From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading One glance at the occupant, and Jinnie recognized Molly Merriweather.

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From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

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

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading She reached the bottom of the hill just as a car dashed around the lower corner, a woman at the wheel.

toward home

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

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

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

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

From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

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

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

and nothing more

From this reading She reached the bottom of the hill just as a car dashed around the lower corner, a woman at the wheel.

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From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

impaired by diminution

From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

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

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading She reached the bottom of the hill just as a car dashed around the lower corner, a woman at the wheel.

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 This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

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

From this reading One glance at the occupant, and Jinnie recognized Molly Merriweather.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading One glance at the occupant, and Jinnie recognized Molly Merriweather.

possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

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

From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading One glance at the occupant, and Jinnie recognized Molly Merriweather.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She reached the bottom of the hill just as a car dashed around the lower corner, a woman at the wheel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One glance at the occupant, and Jinnie recognized Molly Merriweather.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading The woman smiled sweetly and drove to the edge of the pavement.

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

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

with speed

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

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

From this reading She reached the bottom of the hill just as a car dashed around the lower corner, a woman at the wheel.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading One glance at the occupant, and Jinnie recognized Molly Merriweather.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

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

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading The woman smiled sweetly and drove to the edge of the pavement.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)

From this reading The woman smiled sweetly and drove to the edge of the pavement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

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

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

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

From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

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

From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

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

From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

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

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

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

From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading She reached the bottom of the hill just as a car dashed around the lower corner, a woman at the wheel.

at the time that

From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She reached the bottom of the hill just as a car dashed around the lower corner, a woman at the wheel.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading MOLLY'S DISCOVERY Peggy had given Jinnie a violin box, and as the girlwalked rapidly homeward, she gazed at it with pride, and began to plan how the woman's burdens could be lightened a little--how she could bring a smile now and then to the sullen face.

plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.

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

From this reading This had been discussed between Lafe and herself many times, and they had rejoiced that in a few months, when Jinnie was eighteen, Mrs. Grandoken's worries would be lessened.