Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading So all that was fixed; and all Pattaquasset was a tip-toe; and Mr. Linden submitted to what he could not help, with as good a grace as he might.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

later than; following

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

(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 So all that was fixed; and all Pattaquasset was a tip-toe; and Mr. Linden submitted to what he could not help, with as good a grace as he might.

in addition

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

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

From this reading The decision of Mr. Linden on the school question was duly communicated to Judge Harrison; and the time fixed was Thursday, the fifth of October.

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

From this reading So all that was fixed; and all Pattaquasset was a tip-toe; and Mr. Linden submitted to what he could not help, with as good a grace as he might.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading The decision of Mr. Linden on the school question was duly communicated to Judge Harrison; and the time fixed was Thursday, the fifth of October.

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

From this reading So all that was fixed; and all Pattaquasset was a tip-toe; and Mr. Linden submitted to what he could not help, with as good a grace as he might.

a farm where dairy products are produced

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading The decision of Mr. Linden on the school question was duly communicated to Judge Harrison; and the time fixed was Thursday, the fifth of October.

a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading The decision of Mr. Linden on the school question was duly communicated to Judge Harrison; and the time fixed was Thursday, the fifth of October.

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

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading The decision of Mr. Linden on the school question was duly communicated to Judge Harrison; and the time fixed was Thursday, the fifth of October.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading The decision of Mr. Linden on the school question was duly communicated to Judge Harrison; and the time fixed was Thursday, the fifth of October.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

superlative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading And September was sliding off into October with the gentlest, sunniest, softliest grace.

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

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading So all that was fixed; and all Pattaquasset was a tip-toe; and Mr. Linden submitted to what he could not help, with as good a grace as he might.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading The decision of Mr. Linden on the school question was duly communicated to Judge Harrison; and the time fixed was Thursday, the fifth of October.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So all that was fixed; and all Pattaquasset was a tip-toe; and Mr. Linden submitted to what he could not help, with as good a grace as he might.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading So all that was fixed; and all Pattaquasset was a tip-toe; and Mr. Linden submitted to what he could not help, with as good a grace as he might.

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

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

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

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

a social unit living together

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

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

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And September was sliding off into October with the gentlest, sunniest, softliest grace.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading The decision of Mr. Linden on the school question was duly communicated to Judge Harrison; and the time fixed was Thursday, the fifth of October.

possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

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

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork

From this reading The decision of Mr. Linden on the school question was duly communicated to Judge Harrison; and the time fixed was Thursday, the fifth of October.

possessive form of “linden” — soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading So all that was fixed; and all Pattaquasset was a tip-toe; and Mr. Linden submitted to what he could not help, with as good a grace as he might.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The decision of Mr. Linden on the school question was duly communicated to Judge Harrison; and the time fixed was Thursday, the fifth of October.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So all that was fixed; and all Pattaquasset was a tip-toe; and Mr. Linden submitted to what he could not help, with as good a grace as he might.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading The decision of Mr. Linden on the school question was duly communicated to Judge Harrison; and the time fixed was Thursday, the fifth of October.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The decision of Mr. Linden on the school question was duly communicated to Judge Harrison; and the time fixed was Thursday, the fifth of October.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading And September was sliding off into October with the gentlest, sunniest, softliest grace.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The decision of Mr. Linden on the school question was duly communicated to Judge Harrison; and the time fixed was Thursday, the fifth of October.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

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From this reading So all that was fixed; and all Pattaquasset was a tip-toe; and Mr. Linden submitted to what he could not help, with as good a grace as he might.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The decision of Mr. Linden on the school question was duly communicated to Judge Harrison; and the time fixed was Thursday, the fifth of October.

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

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

Identical; not different.

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

an educational institution

From this reading The decision of Mr. Linden on the school question was duly communicated to Judge Harrison; and the time fixed was Thursday, the fifth of October.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading And September was sliding off into October with the gentlest, sunniest, softliest grace.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

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

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

being a smooth continuous motion

From this reading And September was sliding off into October with the gentlest, sunniest, softliest grace.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So all that was fixed; and all Pattaquasset was a tip-toe; and Mr. Linden submitted to what he could not help, with as good a grace as he might.

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

From this reading And September was sliding off into October with the gentlest, sunniest, softliest grace.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading So all that was fixed; and all Pattaquasset was a tip-toe; and Mr. Linden submitted to what he could not help, with as good a grace as he might.

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From this reading And September was sliding off into October with the gentlest, sunniest, softliest grace.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So all that was fixed; and all Pattaquasset was a tip-toe; and Mr. Linden submitted to what he could not help, with as good a grace as he might.

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

From this reading The decision of Mr. Linden on the school question was duly communicated to Judge Harrison; and the time fixed was Thursday, the fifth of October.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading The decision of Mr. Linden on the school question was duly communicated to Judge Harrison; and the time fixed was Thursday, the fifth of October.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The decision of Mr. Linden on the school question was duly communicated to Judge Harrison; and the time fixed was Thursday, the fifth of October.

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From this reading So all that was fixed; and all Pattaquasset was a tip-toe; and Mr. Linden submitted to what he could not help, with as good a grace as he might.

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

From this reading The decision of Mr. Linden on the school question was duly communicated to Judge Harrison; and the time fixed was Thursday, the fifth of October.

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

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

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

From this reading The decision of Mr. Linden on the school question was duly communicated to Judge Harrison; and the time fixed was Thursday, the fifth of October.

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

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading So all that was fixed; and all Pattaquasset was a tip-toe; and Mr. Linden submitted to what he could not help, with as good a grace as he might.

in or at the place that

From this reading With much the same sort of grace Faith Derrick walked up and down in her mother's household; from the dairy where she made her butter, to Mr. Linden's room which it was her care to keep in order; and where she might if she chose amuse herself with Mr. Linden's books.

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

From this reading The place chosen, after much care, was the Judge's own house and grounds adjoining, which were spacious enough, and afforded good opportunity for setting tables and also for spreading them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So all that was fixed; and all Pattaquasset was a tip-toe; and Mr. Linden submitted to what he could not help, with as good a grace as he might.