Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

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From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

(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 The little grey gloves and the handkerchief and the well-filled travellin’ bag lay all ready to take up at a minute’s notice, for we knew there wouldn’t be any too much time in the mornin’.

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

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The little grey gloves and the handkerchief and the well-filled travellin’ bag lay all ready to take up at a minute’s notice, for we knew there wouldn’t be any too much time in the mornin’.

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

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading The little grey gloves and the handkerchief and the well-filled travellin’ bag lay all ready to take up at a minute’s notice, for we knew there wouldn’t be any too much time in the mornin’.

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

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading And the evenin’ before everything wuz ready.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

put on clothes

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

go on board

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

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

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

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From this reading And the evenin’ before everything wuz ready.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading And the evenin’ before everything wuz ready.

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From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

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From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

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From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

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

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading The little grey gloves and the handkerchief and the well-filled travellin’ bag lay all ready to take up at a minute’s notice, for we knew there wouldn’t be any too much time in the mornin’.

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

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

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

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

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

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading The little grey gloves and the handkerchief and the well-filled travellin’ bag lay all ready to take up at a minute’s notice, for we knew there wouldn’t be any too much time in the mornin’.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

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

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

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

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The little grey gloves and the handkerchief and the well-filled travellin’ bag lay all ready to take up at a minute’s notice, for we knew there wouldn’t be any too much time in the mornin’.

immediately past

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

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From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

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

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

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 AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

engage in

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

possessive form of “minute” — a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading The little grey gloves and the handkerchief and the well-filled travellin’ bag lay all ready to take up at a minute’s notice, for we knew there wouldn’t be any too much time in the mornin’.

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

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The little grey gloves and the handkerchief and the well-filled travellin’ bag lay all ready to take up at a minute’s notice, for we knew there wouldn’t be any too much time in the mornin’.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

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

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading The little grey gloves and the handkerchief and the well-filled travellin’ bag lay all ready to take up at a minute’s notice, for we knew there wouldn’t be any too much time in the mornin’.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

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

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

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

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading And the evenin’ before everything wuz ready.

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From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

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

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

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

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

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

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

carry out

From this reading The little grey gloves and the handkerchief and the well-filled travellin’ bag lay all ready to take up at a minute’s notice, for we knew there wouldn’t be any too much time in the mornin’.

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

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The little grey gloves and the handkerchief and the well-filled travellin’ bag lay all ready to take up at a minute’s notice, for we knew there wouldn’t be any too much time in the mornin’.

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

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

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

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The little grey gloves and the handkerchief and the well-filled travellin’ bag lay all ready to take up at a minute’s notice, for we knew there wouldn’t be any too much time in the mornin’.

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From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

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

From this reading The little grey gloves and the handkerchief and the well-filled travellin’ bag lay all ready to take up at a minute’s notice, for we knew there wouldn’t be any too much time in the mornin’.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading Victor and Genieve wuz to be married the mornin’ they started, Cousin John Richard a performin’ the ceremony in the parlor at Belle Fanchon, and Father Gasperin a layin’ out to make a good prayer on the occasion.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The little grey gloves and the handkerchief and the well-filled travellin’ bag lay all ready to take up at a minute’s notice, for we knew there wouldn’t be any too much time in the mornin’.

be dressed in

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

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From this reading The little grey gloves and the handkerchief and the well-filled travellin’ bag lay all ready to take up at a minute’s notice, for we knew there wouldn’t be any too much time in the mornin’.

at the time that

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

a Caucasian

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

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

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

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From this reading The little grey gloves and the handkerchief and the well-filled travellin’ bag lay all ready to take up at a minute’s notice, for we knew there wouldn’t be any too much time in the mornin’.

arrange or fold as a cover or protection

From this reading In Genieve’s room, acrost the white bed lay the simple grey travellin’ dress and wrap she wuz a goin’ to wear on her journey, with a little grey velvet turban by the side of it, and the heavy travellin’ cloak she would most probable need on her long sea voyage.

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From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading AT last the time come, as every time will come if you wait long enough for it—the time had come when the colony wuz to embark for their new home.