Chapter VI

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

From this reading One really sunny, good-tempered person has a wonderful effect in a household.

affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

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

From this reading LOSSES AND GAINS.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

dearly loved

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

well in the past; former

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

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From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading One really sunny, good-tempered person has a wonderful effect in a household.

an abstract part of something

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

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

From this reading "It takes a time to get used to everything," Ruth said; "they'll settle down right enough, and so Mrs. Stevens thinks.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading "It takes a time to get used to everything," Ruth said; "they'll settle down right enough, and so Mrs. Stevens thinks.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

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

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

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

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added

From this reading LOSSES AND GAINS.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "It takes a time to get used to everything," Ruth said; "they'll settle down right enough, and so Mrs. Stevens thinks.

the act of departing

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

not easily irritated

From this reading One really sunny, good-tempered person has a wonderful effect in a household.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

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

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading One really sunny, good-tempered person has a wonderful effect in a household.

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

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

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

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

a social unit living together

From this reading One really sunny, good-tempered person has a wonderful effect in a household.

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

From this reading One really sunny, good-tempered person has a wonderful effect in a household.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

a part of a broadcast serial

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It takes a time to get used to everything," Ruth said; "they'll settle down right enough, and so Mrs. Stevens thinks.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

something lost (especially money lost at gambling)

From this reading LOSSES AND GAINS.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

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 She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

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

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

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

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "It takes a time to get used to everything," Ruth said; "they'll settle down right enough, and so Mrs. Stevens thinks.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One really sunny, good-tempered person has a wonderful effect in a household.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

a human being

From this reading One really sunny, good-tempered person has a wonderful effect in a household.

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

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

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

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading One really sunny, good-tempered person has a wonderful effect in a household.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "It takes a time to get used to everything," Ruth said; "they'll settle down right enough, and so Mrs. Stevens thinks.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It takes a time to get used to everything," Ruth said; "they'll settle down right enough, and so Mrs. Stevens thinks.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading "It takes a time to get used to everything," Ruth said; "they'll settle down right enough, and so Mrs. Stevens thinks.

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

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

made smooth by ironing

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)

From this reading "It takes a time to get used to everything," Ruth said; "they'll settle down right enough, and so Mrs. Stevens thinks.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading One really sunny, good-tempered person has a wonderful effect in a household.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading "It takes a time to get used to everything," Ruth said; "they'll settle down right enough, and so Mrs. Stevens thinks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

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

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

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

From this reading "It takes a time to get used to everything," Ruth said; "they'll settle down right enough, and so Mrs. Stevens thinks.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading "It takes a time to get used to everything," Ruth said; "they'll settle down right enough, and so Mrs. Stevens thinks.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "It takes a time to get used to everything," Ruth said; "they'll settle down right enough, and so Mrs. Stevens thinks.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

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

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

-ing form of “unpack” — remove from its packing

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

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

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "It takes a time to get used to everything," Ruth said; "they'll settle down right enough, and so Mrs. Stevens thinks.

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

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

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

From this reading Ruth Pryor was the sunny element in the two days of rain outside, and discomforts of unpacking inside the house, which followed the arrival of the first instalment of the party from Maplestone.

which person or people

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading One really sunny, good-tempered person has a wonderful effect in a household.

a late time of life

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.

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

From this reading She smoothed down difficulties; she laughed at her mother-in-law's melancholy forebodings that "the party was too grand for her," and that she, who had lived for so many years with a lady of title--her dear, departed mistress--was not going to put up with "airs" from a young man like Mr. Raymond.