Chapter XIV

anew

From this reading It did not take her very long to remember, and she jumped out of bed quite happy again, and wondering what the first day of school would be like.

(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 By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

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

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading They went down to the dining-room and sat in their chairs around the sides of the room while Miss Chapman read morning prayers.

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

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

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

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

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

From this reading It did not take her very long to remember, and she jumped out of bed quite happy again, and wondering what the first day of school would be like.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading They went down to the dining-room and sat in their chairs around the sides of the room while Miss Chapman read morning prayers.

United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)

From this reading They went down to the dining-room and sat in their chairs around the sides of the room while Miss Chapman read morning prayers.

plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It did not take her very long to remember, and she jumped out of bed quite happy again, and wondering what the first day of school would be like.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It did not take her very long to remember, and she jumped out of bed quite happy again, and wondering what the first day of school would be like.

a room used for dining

From this reading They went down to the dining-room and sat in their chairs around the sides of the room while Miss Chapman read morning prayers.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

put on clothes

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

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

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

opinion or judgment

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It did not take her very long to remember, and she jumped out of bed quite happy again, and wondering what the first day of school would be like.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

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

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

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

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading It did not take her very long to remember, and she jumped out of bed quite happy again, and wondering what the first day of school would be like.

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

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

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

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

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

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It did not take her very long to remember, and she jumped out of bed quite happy again, and wondering what the first day of school would be like.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading It did not take her very long to remember, and she jumped out of bed quite happy again, and wondering what the first day of school would be like.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It did not take her very long to remember, and she jumped out of bed quite happy again, and wondering what the first day of school would be like.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It did not take her very long to remember, and she jumped out of bed quite happy again, and wondering what the first day of school would be like.

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

From this reading They went down to the dining-room and sat in their chairs around the sides of the room while Miss Chapman read morning prayers.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

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

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It did not take her very long to remember, and she jumped out of bed quite happy again, and wondering what the first day of school would be like.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It did not take her very long to remember, and she jumped out of bed quite happy again, and wondering what the first day of school would be like.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It did not take her very long to remember, and she jumped out of bed quite happy again, and wondering what the first day of school would be like.

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

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading They went down to the dining-room and sat in their chairs around the sides of the room while Miss Chapman read morning prayers.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It did not take her very long to remember, and she jumped out of bed quite happy again, and wondering what the first day of school would be like.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading They went down to the dining-room and sat in their chairs around the sides of the room while Miss Chapman read morning prayers.

To recall to mind.

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

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

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading They went down to the dining-room and sat in their chairs around the sides of the room while Miss Chapman read morning prayers.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

cut with a saw

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

an educational institution

From this reading SCHOOL.

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

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading They went down to the dining-room and sat in their chairs around the sides of the room while Miss Chapman read morning prayers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

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

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

carry out

From this reading It did not take her very long to remember, and she jumped out of bed quite happy again, and wondering what the first day of school would be like.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

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

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

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

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

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

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

hard to endure

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

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

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

precisely as stated

From this reading It did not take her very long to remember, and she jumped out of bed quite happy again, and wondering what the first day of school would be like.

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

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

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

From this reading They went down to the dining-room and sat in their chairs around the sides of the room while Miss Chapman read morning prayers.

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

From this reading By the time she was all dressed, and had put on one of her pretty new school dresses, the bell rang again, and as Ruby followed Aunt Emma out into the hall, she saw that all the other doors down the long passage-way were opening, and the girls were coming out, some of them fastening their collars, as if they had not had quite time enough to dress.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

in or at the place that

From this reading At half-past six the next morning, the rising-bell sounded through the house, and Ruby sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes, trying to remember where she was, and what the bell was.

during the time that

From this reading They went down to the dining-room and sat in their chairs around the sides of the room while Miss Chapman read morning prayers.

showing curiosity

From this reading It did not take her very long to remember, and she jumped out of bed quite happy again, and wondering what the first day of school would be like.

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

From this reading It did not take her very long to remember, and she jumped out of bed quite happy again, and wondering what the first day of school would be like.