Chapter IV

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

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

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

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading A part of the day was regularly spent in poring over the letters of her husband, the effect of which was to set her weeping for the balance.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

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

From this reading BECKY SLEEPER’S CHARITY.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading BECKY SLEEPER’S CHARITY.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

emanating from God

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A part of the day was regularly spent in poring over the letters of her husband, the effect of which was to set her weeping for the balance.

past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

divisible by two

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A part of the day was regularly spent in poring over the letters of her husband, the effect of which was to set her weeping for the balance.

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

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

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

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

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

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading A part of the day was regularly spent in poring over the letters of her husband, the effect of which was to set her weeping for the balance.

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

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

the literary culture

From this reading A part of the day was regularly spent in poring over the letters of her husband, the effect of which was to set her weeping for the balance.

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

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

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 The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

disregarded

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

not any; not one

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A part of the day was regularly spent in poring over the letters of her husband, the effect of which was to set her weeping for the balance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

above and across; more than

From this reading A part of the day was regularly spent in poring over the letters of her husband, the effect of which was to set her weeping for the balance.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A part of the day was regularly spent in poring over the letters of her husband, the effect of which was to set her weeping for the balance.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

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

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

-ing form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something

From this reading A part of the day was regularly spent in poring over the letters of her husband, the effect of which was to set her weeping for the balance.

rule of personal conduct

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

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

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

in a regular manner

From this reading A part of the day was regularly spent in poring over the letters of her husband, the effect of which was to set her weeping for the balance.

by religion

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

To recall to mind.

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A part of the day was regularly spent in poring over the letters of her husband, the effect of which was to set her weeping for the balance.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

a rester who is sleeping

From this reading Mrs. Sleeper had never been a regular attendant at divine service, even in her happiest days, and, since her peculiar misfortune, had almost entirely neglected the church.

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

From this reading BECKY SLEEPER’S CHARITY.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading A part of the day was regularly spent in poring over the letters of her husband, the effect of which was to set her weeping for the balance.

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

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

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

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

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

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

From this reading “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” was a precept by no means religiously observed at the little brown house on the hill.

be dressed in

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.

showing sorrow

From this reading A part of the day was regularly spent in poring over the letters of her husband, the effect of which was to set her weeping for the balance.

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

From this reading A part of the day was regularly spent in poring over the letters of her husband, the effect of which was to set her weeping for the balance.

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

From this reading The young people, left to their own devices, amused themselves by pitching “quates” behind the house, playing tag in the barn, or by indulgence in other equally indecorous sports endeavored to wear out the long day.