Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading A SIEGESLIED ALL the remaining force of winter had gathered itself together in the snow-storm in which Miss Bradbury's party had left Crestville.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading "By and by Margery will be married," Miss Keren reminded her adopted family.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Spring was anticipating the equinoxial date by nearly two weeks, and more than the disturbance of spring unrest was in the air.

(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 A SIEGESLIED ALL the remaining force of winter had gathered itself together in the snow-storm in which Miss Bradbury's party had left Crestville.

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

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Spring was anticipating the equinoxial date by nearly two weeks, and more than the disturbance of spring unrest was in the air.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

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

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

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

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

United States writer of science fiction (born 1920)

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

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From this reading A SIEGESLIED ALL the remaining force of winter had gathered itself together in the snow-storm in which Miss Bradbury's party had left Crestville.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Spring was anticipating the equinoxial date by nearly two weeks, and more than the disturbance of spring unrest was in the air.

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

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

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

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

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From this reading A SIEGESLIED ALL the remaining force of winter had gathered itself together in the snow-storm in which Miss Bradbury's party had left Crestville.

the specified day of the month

From this reading Spring was anticipating the equinoxial date by nearly two weeks, and more than the disturbance of spring unrest was in the air.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading Spring was anticipating the equinoxial date by nearly two weeks, and more than the disturbance of spring unrest was in the air.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

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

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

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From this reading Spring was anticipating the equinoxial date by nearly two weeks, and more than the disturbance of spring unrest was in the air.

a social unit living together

From this reading "By and by Margery will be married," Miss Keren reminded her adopted family.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading A SIEGESLIED ALL the remaining force of winter had gathered itself together in the snow-storm in which Miss Bradbury's party had left Crestville.

plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

brought together in one place

From this reading A SIEGESLIED ALL the remaining force of winter had gathered itself together in the snow-storm in which Miss Bradbury's party had left Crestville.

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

From this reading A SIEGESLIED ALL the remaining force of winter had gathered itself together in the snow-storm in which Miss Bradbury's party had left Crestville.

only a very short time before

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

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

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

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

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

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

From this reading A SIEGESLIED ALL the remaining force of winter had gathered itself together in the snow-storm in which Miss Bradbury's party had left Crestville.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading A SIEGESLIED ALL the remaining force of winter had gathered itself together in the snow-storm in which Miss Bradbury's party had left Crestville.

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From this reading "By and by Margery will be married," Miss Keren reminded her adopted family.

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

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading A SIEGESLIED ALL the remaining force of winter had gathered itself together in the snow-storm in which Miss Bradbury's party had left Crestville.

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From this reading "By and by Margery will be married," Miss Keren reminded her adopted family.

joined in matrimony

From this reading "By and by Margery will be married," Miss Keren reminded her adopted family.

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

From this reading A SIEGESLIED ALL the remaining force of winter had gathered itself together in the snow-storm in which Miss Bradbury's party had left Crestville.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Spring was anticipating the equinoxial date by nearly two weeks, and more than the disturbance of spring unrest was in the air.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Spring was anticipating the equinoxial date by nearly two weeks, and more than the disturbance of spring unrest was in the air.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SIEGESLIED ALL the remaining force of winter had gathered itself together in the snow-storm in which Miss Bradbury's party had left Crestville.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

and nothing more

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

above and across; more than

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

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

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A SIEGESLIED ALL the remaining force of winter had gathered itself together in the snow-storm in which Miss Bradbury's party had left Crestville.

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

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

not used up

From this reading A SIEGESLIED ALL the remaining force of winter had gathered itself together in the snow-storm in which Miss Bradbury's party had left Crestville.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading "By and by Margery will be married," Miss Keren reminded her adopted family.

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

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

plural of “rubber” — an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

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

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

have in common

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

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

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

past form of “shovel” — dig with or as if with a shovel

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

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

From this reading A SIEGESLIED ALL the remaining force of winter had gathered itself together in the snow-storm in which Miss Bradbury's party had left Crestville.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

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

From this reading A SIEGESLIED ALL the remaining force of winter had gathered itself together in the snow-storm in which Miss Bradbury's party had left Crestville.

the season of growth

From this reading Spring was anticipating the equinoxial date by nearly two weeks, and more than the disturbance of spring unrest was in the air.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

carry out

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Spring was anticipating the equinoxial date by nearly two weeks, and more than the disturbance of spring unrest was in the air.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

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

From this reading A SIEGESLIED ALL the remaining force of winter had gathered itself together in the snow-storm in which Miss Bradbury's party had left Crestville.

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

From this reading Miss Bradbury was eagerly pressing her claim to a home of her own, a house which could be possible only as Mrs. Scollard consented to share it with her, and which should take the place of Miss Keren's own destroyed apartment and of the Patty-Pans.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading A SIEGESLIED ALL the remaining force of winter had gathered itself together in the snow-storm in which Miss Bradbury's party had left Crestville.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Spring was anticipating the equinoxial date by nearly two weeks, and more than the disturbance of spring unrest was in the air.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading Spring was anticipating the equinoxial date by nearly two weeks, and more than the disturbance of spring unrest was in the air.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

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

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Spring was anticipating the equinoxial date by nearly two weeks, and more than the disturbance of spring unrest was in the air.

(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 When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

at the time that

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.

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

From this reading A SIEGESLIED ALL the remaining force of winter had gathered itself together in the snow-storm in which Miss Bradbury's party had left Crestville.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "By and by Margery will be married," Miss Keren reminded her adopted family.

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

From this reading A SIEGESLIED ALL the remaining force of winter had gathered itself together in the snow-storm in which Miss Bradbury's party had left Crestville.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the storm was over the sun came out with such warmth that the streets ran in rivulets before the snow could be shoveled into carts, and people paddled about in rubbers hardly high enough, but with furs swinging well back on over-burdened shoulders.