Chapter X · Chapter 10

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Olive dreaded her close dark counting-room, but said little about it, in the belief that complaining wouldn't help.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading Everything without was so alluring, that indoors and duties grew dreadfully monotonous and tiresome.

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

From this reading When Spring came, spirits and strength began to flag.

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

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

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From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

for the reason that

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

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

From this reading When Spring came, spirits and strength began to flag.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Olive dreaded her close dark counting-room, but said little about it, in the belief that complaining wouldn't help.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE LITTLE BLACK TRUNK.

reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Olive dreaded her close dark counting-room, but said little about it, in the belief that complaining wouldn't help.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When Spring came, spirits and strength began to flag.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Olive dreaded her close dark counting-room, but said little about it, in the belief that complaining wouldn't help.

expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment

From this reading Olive dreaded her close dark counting-room, but said little about it, in the belief that complaining wouldn't help.

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

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

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From this reading Olive dreaded her close dark counting-room, but said little about it, in the belief that complaining wouldn't help.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Olive dreaded her close dark counting-room, but said little about it, in the belief that complaining wouldn't help.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Olive dreaded her close dark counting-room, but said little about it, in the belief that complaining wouldn't help.

of a dreadful kind

From this reading Everything without was so alluring, that indoors and duties grew dreadfully monotonous and tiresome.

-ing form of “dust” — remove the dust from

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Everything without was so alluring, that indoors and duties grew dreadfully monotonous and tiresome.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything without was so alluring, that indoors and duties grew dreadfully monotonous and tiresome.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading When Spring came, spirits and strength began to flag.

set up or found

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Everything without was so alluring, that indoors and duties grew dreadfully monotonous and tiresome.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Olive dreaded her close dark counting-room, but said little about it, in the belief that complaining wouldn't help.

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

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

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

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

within a building

From this reading Everything without was so alluring, that indoors and duties grew dreadfully monotonous and tiresome.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Olive dreaded her close dark counting-room, but said little about it, in the belief that complaining wouldn't help.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE BLACK TRUNK.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading Everything without was so alluring, that indoors and duties grew dreadfully monotonous and tiresome.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading Olive dreaded her close dark counting-room, but said little about it, in the belief that complaining wouldn't help.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

with speed

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Olive dreaded her close dark counting-room, but said little about it, in the belief that complaining wouldn't help.

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

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Everything without was so alluring, that indoors and duties grew dreadfully monotonous and tiresome.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading When Spring came, spirits and strength began to flag.

the season of growth

From this reading When Spring came, spirits and strength began to flag.

having a supporting base

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading When Spring came, spirits and strength began to flag.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

in a tempting seductive manner

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

used as intensifiers

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Everything without was so alluring, that indoors and duties grew dreadfully monotonous and tiresome.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE BLACK TRUNK.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading Everything without was so alluring, that indoors and duties grew dreadfully monotonous and tiresome.

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

From this reading When Spring came, spirits and strength began to flag.

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

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading THE LITTLE BLACK TRUNK.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

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

From this reading Everything without was so alluring, that indoors and duties grew dreadfully monotonous and tiresome.

at the time that

From this reading When Spring came, spirits and strength began to flag.

in or at the place that

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

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From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Everything without was so alluring, that indoors and duties grew dreadfully monotonous and tiresome.

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

From this reading Olive dreaded her close dark counting-room, but said little about it, in the belief that complaining wouldn't help.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Bea found that her sweeping and dusting fell terribly behind, because she spent so much time sitting in the window-sills, and standing in the doors, where the sunshine was so temptingly clear and warm, and from where the yard and trees, so rapidly budding out, could be enjoyed.