Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

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

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments

From this reading THE BITTENBENDER TRUNK MISS BRADBURY kept talking of returning to town, but still she lingered in the Ark.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

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

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

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

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

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From this reading THE BITTENBENDER TRUNK MISS BRADBURY kept talking of returning to town, but still she lingered in the Ark.

United States writer of science fiction (born 1920)

From this reading THE BITTENBENDER TRUNK MISS BRADBURY kept talking of returning to town, but still she lingered in the Ark.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading For though this were true, Miss Bradbury could not continue to carry an entire family on her shoulders, however broad they were, or however light their burden.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading For though this were true, Miss Bradbury could not continue to carry an entire family on her shoulders, however broad they were, or however light their burden.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE BITTENBENDER TRUNK MISS BRADBURY kept talking of returning to town, but still she lingered in the Ark.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading For though this were true, Miss Bradbury could not continue to carry an entire family on her shoulders, however broad they were, or however light their burden.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

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

From this reading For though this were true, Miss Bradbury could not continue to carry an entire family on her shoulders, however broad they were, or however light their burden.

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From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

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

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading For though this were true, Miss Bradbury could not continue to carry an entire family on her shoulders, however broad they were, or however light their burden.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.

plural of “expenditure” — money paid out; an amount spent

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

a social unit living together

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

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

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

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

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

past form of “harbor” — maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.

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

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

a woman host

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

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

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading For though this were true, Miss Bradbury could not continue to carry an entire family on her shoulders, however broad they were, or however light their burden.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

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

From this reading THE BITTENBENDER TRUNK MISS BRADBURY kept talking of returning to town, but still she lingered in the Ark.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading THE BITTENBENDER TRUNK MISS BRADBURY kept talking of returning to town, but still she lingered in the Ark.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading For though this were true, Miss Bradbury could not continue to carry an entire family on her shoulders, however broad they were, or however light their burden.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading THE BITTENBENDER TRUNK MISS BRADBURY kept talking of returning to town, but still she lingered in the Ark.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE BITTENBENDER TRUNK MISS BRADBURY kept talking of returning to town, but still she lingered in the Ark.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.

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

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BITTENBENDER TRUNK MISS BRADBURY kept talking of returning to town, but still she lingered in the Ark.

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

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For though this were true, Miss Bradbury could not continue to carry an entire family on her shoulders, however broad they were, or however light their burden.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

return to an original state

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

a safe place

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

unusual or striking

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

take up or begin anew

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading THE BITTENBENDER TRUNK MISS BRADBURY kept talking of returning to town, but still she lingered in the Ark.

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

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

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From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

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

From this reading THE BITTENBENDER TRUNK MISS BRADBURY kept talking of returning to town, but still she lingered in the Ark.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading For though this were true, Miss Bradbury could not continue to carry an entire family on her shoulders, however broad they were, or however light their burden.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE BITTENBENDER TRUNK MISS BRADBURY kept talking of returning to town, but still she lingered in the Ark.

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

plural of “stove” — a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading THE BITTENBENDER TRUNK MISS BRADBURY kept talking of returning to town, but still she lingered in the Ark.

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

From this reading THE BITTENBENDER TRUNK MISS BRADBURY kept talking of returning to town, but still she lingered in the Ark.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For though this were true, Miss Bradbury could not continue to carry an entire family on her shoulders, however broad they were, or however light their burden.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.

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

From this reading For though this were true, Miss Bradbury could not continue to carry an entire family on her shoulders, however broad they were, or however light their burden.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For though this were true, Miss Bradbury could not continue to carry an entire family on her shoulders, however broad they were, or however light their burden.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For though this were true, Miss Bradbury could not continue to carry an entire family on her shoulders, however broad they were, or however light their burden.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

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

From this reading THE BITTENBENDER TRUNK MISS BRADBURY kept talking of returning to town, but still she lingered in the Ark.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading THE BITTENBENDER TRUNK MISS BRADBURY kept talking of returning to town, but still she lingered in the Ark.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading For though this were true, Miss Bradbury could not continue to carry an entire family on her shoulders, however broad they were, or however light their burden.

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 BITTENBENDER TRUNK MISS BRADBURY kept talking of returning to town, but still she lingered in the Ark.

with truth

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

the trait of being unwilling

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

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

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.

forceful exertion

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

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

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

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

From this reading For though this were true, Miss Bradbury could not continue to carry an entire family on her shoulders, however broad they were, or however light their burden.

in or at the place that

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.

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

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading In the meantime nothing changed in the arrangements at the Ark through the golden days of October, and, as if they had waited for Gretta to be safely harbored in her ark of refuge, the storms of winter set in prematurely in November, and with remarkable vigor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Scollard was not well enough to resume her position in the city, and stayed on with her family at Crestville, her recovery retarded by her anxiety as to the next move, and by her unwillingness to continue to accept the kindness which Miss Bradbury truthfully assured her was for her hostess an economy over city expenditures.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading The old house must have wondered at the way its new inmates set up stoves in every room where there was a chimney, and then drove them to their utmost.