Chapter VII

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

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

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

From this reading Sally could not see why Miss Winifred did not have an oak tree instead, for there were plenty of them around the Wild Wood and one of them would never be missed.

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

From this reading SALLY AND THE CLOCK What Sally missed more than anything in her restricted life in the house was trees.

any thing at all

From this reading SALLY AND THE CLOCK What Sally missed more than anything in her restricted life in the house was trees.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Sally could not see why Miss Winifred did not have an oak tree instead, for there were plenty of them around the Wild Wood and one of them would never be missed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

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

From this reading Sally could not see why Miss Winifred did not have an oak tree instead, for there were plenty of them around the Wild Wood and one of them would never be missed.

for the reason that

From this reading And in the parlor there was a very tall tree that Miss Harvey called a palm, that was no good for climbing purposes, because it was so slimsy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If there had never been cats living here before, Sally could have understood it, but there had been so many living here.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading If there had never been cats living here before, Sally could have understood it, but there had been so many living here.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading If there had never been cats living here before, Sally could have understood it, but there had been so many living here.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading And in the parlor there was a very tall tree that Miss Harvey called a palm, that was no good for climbing purposes, because it was so slimsy.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading SALLY AND THE CLOCK What Sally missed more than anything in her restricted life in the house was trees.

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

From this reading Sally could not see why Miss Winifred did not have an oak tree instead, for there were plenty of them around the Wild Wood and one of them would never be missed.

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

From this reading Sally could not see why Miss Winifred did not have an oak tree instead, for there were plenty of them around the Wild Wood and one of them would never be missed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And in the parlor there was a very tall tree that Miss Harvey called a palm, that was no good for climbing purposes, because it was so slimsy.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading And in the parlor there was a very tall tree that Miss Harvey called a palm, that was no good for climbing purposes, because it was so slimsy.

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

From this reading If there had never been cats living here before, Sally could have understood it, but there had been so many living here.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)

From this reading And in the parlor there was a very tall tree that Miss Harvey called a palm, that was no good for climbing purposes, because it was so slimsy.

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From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Sally could not see why Miss Winifred did not have an oak tree instead, for there were plenty of them around the Wild Wood and one of them would never be missed.

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

From this reading SALLY AND THE CLOCK What Sally missed more than anything in her restricted life in the house was trees.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading If there had never been cats living here before, Sally could have understood it, but there had been so many living here.

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

From this reading SALLY AND THE CLOCK What Sally missed more than anything in her restricted life in the house was trees.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If there had never been cats living here before, Sally could have understood it, but there had been so many living here.

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

From this reading SALLY AND THE CLOCK What Sally missed more than anything in her restricted life in the house was trees.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Sally could not see why Miss Winifred did not have an oak tree instead, for there were plenty of them around the Wild Wood and one of them would never be missed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading SALLY AND THE CLOCK What Sally missed more than anything in her restricted life in the house was trees.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading If there had never been cats living here before, Sally could have understood it, but there had been so many living here.

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 If there had never been cats living here before, Sally could have understood it, but there had been so many living here.

and nothing more

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

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

From this reading And in the parlor there was a very tall tree that Miss Harvey called a palm, that was no good for climbing purposes, because it was so slimsy.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading SALLY AND THE CLOCK What Sally missed more than anything in her restricted life in the house was trees.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading SALLY AND THE CLOCK What Sally missed more than anything in her restricted life in the house was trees.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Sally could not see why Miss Winifred did not have an oak tree instead, for there were plenty of them around the Wild Wood and one of them would never be missed.

not any; not one

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sally could not see why Miss Winifred did not have an oak tree instead, for there were plenty of them around the Wild Wood and one of them would never be missed.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Sally could not see why Miss Winifred did not have an oak tree instead, for there were plenty of them around the Wild Wood and one of them would never be missed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Sally could not see why Miss Winifred did not have an oak tree instead, for there were plenty of them around the Wild Wood and one of them would never be missed.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading And in the parlor there was a very tall tree that Miss Harvey called a palm, that was no good for climbing purposes, because it was so slimsy.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading And in the parlor there was a very tall tree that Miss Harvey called a palm, that was no good for climbing purposes, because it was so slimsy.

plural of “peg” — a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

a full supply

From this reading Sally could not see why Miss Winifred did not have an oak tree instead, for there were plenty of them around the Wild Wood and one of them would never be missed.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading And in the parlor there was a very tall tree that Miss Harvey called a palm, that was no good for climbing purposes, because it was so slimsy.

subject to restriction or subjected to restriction

From this reading SALLY AND THE CLOCK What Sally missed more than anything in her restricted life in the house was trees.

witty remark

From this reading SALLY AND THE CLOCK What Sally missed more than anything in her restricted life in the house was trees.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Sally could not see why Miss Winifred did not have an oak tree instead, for there were plenty of them around the Wild Wood and one of them would never be missed.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

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

From this reading And in the parlor there was a very tall tree that Miss Harvey called a palm, that was no good for climbing purposes, because it was so slimsy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And in the parlor there was a very tall tree that Miss Harvey called a palm, that was no good for climbing purposes, because it was so slimsy.

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

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading And in the parlor there was a very tall tree that Miss Harvey called a palm, that was no good for climbing purposes, because it was so slimsy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading SALLY AND THE CLOCK What Sally missed more than anything in her restricted life in the house was trees.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

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

From this reading SALLY AND THE CLOCK What Sally missed more than anything in her restricted life in the house was trees.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Sally could not see why Miss Winifred did not have an oak tree instead, for there were plenty of them around the Wild Wood and one of them would never be missed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

a special situation

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

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

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading And in the parlor there was a very tall tree that Miss Harvey called a palm, that was no good for climbing purposes, because it was so slimsy.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading SALLY AND THE CLOCK What Sally missed more than anything in her restricted life in the house was trees.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading If there had never been cats living here before, Sally could have understood it, but there had been so many living here.

precisely as stated

From this reading And in the parlor there was a very tall tree that Miss Harvey called a palm, that was no good for climbing purposes, because it was so slimsy.

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

From this reading SALLY AND THE CLOCK What Sally missed more than anything in her restricted life in the house was trees.

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

From this reading Sally could not see why Miss Winifred did not have an oak tree instead, for there were plenty of them around the Wild Wood and one of them would never be missed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading SALLY AND THE CLOCK What Sally missed more than anything in her restricted life in the house was trees.

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

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Sally could not see why Miss Winifred did not have an oak tree instead, for there were plenty of them around the Wild Wood and one of them would never be missed.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Sally could not see why Miss Winifred did not have an oak tree instead, for there were plenty of them around the Wild Wood and one of them would never be missed.

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

From this reading Sally could not see why Miss Winifred did not have an oak tree instead, for there were plenty of them around the Wild Wood and one of them would never be missed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was something that was called a hat-tree in the hall, but it was a poor thing with no branches and merely a series of pegs, on which some garments hung at times.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Sally could not see why Miss Winifred did not have an oak tree instead, for there were plenty of them around the Wild Wood and one of them would never be missed.

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

From this reading Sally could not see why Miss Winifred did not have an oak tree instead, for there were plenty of them around the Wild Wood and one of them would never be missed.