Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

(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 All was in readiness as usual, but the girl herself was smileless, heavy-eyed, and slack of step.

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

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

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

From this reading All was in readiness as usual, but the girl herself was smileless, heavy-eyed, and slack of step.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

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

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading That she had suffered both in body and mind since the day before, the least observant person in the world would have easily comprehended.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading That she had suffered both in body and mind since the day before, the least observant person in the world would have easily comprehended.

the two together, not just one

From this reading That she had suffered both in body and mind since the day before, the least observant person in the world would have easily comprehended.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All was in readiness as usual, but the girl herself was smileless, heavy-eyed, and slack of step.

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

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading That she had suffered both in body and mind since the day before, the least observant person in the world would have easily comprehended.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading That she had suffered both in body and mind since the day before, the least observant person in the world would have easily comprehended.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading That she had suffered both in body and mind since the day before, the least observant person in the world would have easily comprehended.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

set up or found

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading "I swan, Ida May!" gasped the old man.

a young female

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

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

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "Whatever's happened to you?"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That she had suffered both in body and mind since the day before, the least observant person in the world would have easily comprehended.

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

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

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

From this reading All was in readiness as usual, but the girl herself was smileless, heavy-eyed, and slack of step.

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

From this reading All was in readiness as usual, but the girl herself was smileless, heavy-eyed, and slack of step.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

past form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

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

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I swan, Ida May!" gasped the old man.

an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

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

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

a militant organization of Irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive British forces from Northern Ireland and achieve a united independent Ireland

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading That she had suffered both in body and mind since the day before, the least observant person in the world would have easily comprehended.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

held dear

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

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

From this reading "I swan, Ida May!" gasped the old man.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading That she had suffered both in body and mind since the day before, the least observant person in the world would have easily comprehended.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

a band around the collar of a garment

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

paying close attention especially to details

From this reading That she had suffered both in body and mind since the day before, the least observant person in the world would have easily comprehended.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

a human being

From this reading That she had suffered both in body and mind since the day before, the least observant person in the world would have easily comprehended.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading All was in readiness as usual, but the girl herself was smileless, heavy-eyed, and slack of step.

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

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

the act of removing hair with a razor

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

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

From this reading That she had suffered both in body and mind since the day before, the least observant person in the world would have easily comprehended.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading That she had suffered both in body and mind since the day before, the least observant person in the world would have easily comprehended.

not tense or taut

From this reading All was in readiness as usual, but the girl herself was smileless, heavy-eyed, and slack of step.

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

From this reading All was in readiness as usual, but the girl herself was smileless, heavy-eyed, and slack of step.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading All was in readiness as usual, but the girl herself was smileless, heavy-eyed, and slack of step.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading That she had suffered both in body and mind since the day before, the least observant person in the world would have easily comprehended.

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

From this reading "I swan, Ida May!" gasped the old man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That she had suffered both in body and mind since the day before, the least observant person in the world would have easily comprehended.

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

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

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

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

having tucked or being tucked

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading All was in readiness as usual, but the girl herself was smileless, heavy-eyed, and slack of step.

large in volume or bulk

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

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

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

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

From this reading "Whatever's happened to you?"

at the time that

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

an established custom

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading That she had suffered both in body and mind since the day before, the least observant person in the world would have easily comprehended.

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

From this reading That she had suffered both in body and mind since the day before, the least observant person in the world would have easily comprehended.

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

From this reading TO LOVE AND BE LOVED The girl whom Cap'n Ira Ball found in the kitchen of the old house on Wreckers' Head when he hobbled out of his bedroom the next morning was not the Ida May he had been wont to find of late, ready with his shaving materials, hot water, and a clean and voluminous checked apron to be tucked in about the neckband of his shirt.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Whatever's happened to you?"