Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading Later in the winter a nurse came in to take charge of the little family, and although Carol was afraid of her, she obeyed with childish confidence whenever the nurse gave directions.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Later in the winter a nurse came in to take charge of the little family, and although Carol was afraid of her, she obeyed with childish confidence whenever the nurse gave directions.

later than; following

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anew

From this reading "I think when spring comes I shall be stronger again.

possessing life

From this reading It is a good thing to be alive."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Later in the winter a nurse came in to take charge of the little family, and although Carol was afraid of her, she obeyed with childish confidence whenever the nurse gave directions.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

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

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

From this reading "I think when spring comes I shall be stronger again.

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

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joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ

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to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Later in the winter a nurse came in to take charge of the little family, and although Carol was afraid of her, she obeyed with childish confidence whenever the nurse gave directions.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

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indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading Later in the winter a nurse came in to take charge of the little family, and although Carol was afraid of her, she obeyed with childish confidence whenever the nurse gave directions.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "I think when spring comes I shall be stronger again.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Later in the winter a nurse came in to take charge of the little family, and although Carol was afraid of her, she obeyed with childish confidence whenever the nurse gave directions.

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From this reading THE SUNNY SLOPE After Connie's visit, when she had returned to Chicago to finish learning how to write her knowledge, David and Carol with little Julia settled down in the cottage among the pines, and the winter came and the mountains were huge white monuments over the last summer that had died.

a small house with a single story

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patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

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past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

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plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Later in the winter a nurse came in to take charge of the little family, and although Carol was afraid of her, she obeyed with childish confidence whenever the nurse gave directions.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

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a social unit living together

From this reading Later in the winter a nurse came in to take charge of the little family, and although Carol was afraid of her, she obeyed with childish confidence whenever the nurse gave directions.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "I feel fine to-day," David said to her one morning.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "I feel fine to-day," David said to her one morning.

come or bring to a finish or an end

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inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Later in the winter a nurse came in to take charge of the little family, and although Carol was afraid of her, she obeyed with childish confidence whenever the nurse gave directions.

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

From this reading It is a good thing to be alive."

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

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

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

From this reading THE SUNNY SLOPE After Connie's visit, when she had returned to Chicago to finish learning how to write her knowledge, David and Carol with little Julia settled down in the cottage among the pines, and the winter came and the mountains were huge white monuments over the last summer that had died.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

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

From this reading "I feel fine to-day," David said to her one morning.

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

From this reading THE SUNNY SLOPE After Connie's visit, when she had returned to Chicago to finish learning how to write her knowledge, David and Carol with little Julia settled down in the cottage among the pines, and the winter came and the mountains were huge white monuments over the last summer that had died.

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

From this reading It is a good thing to be alive."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a good thing to be alive."

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From this reading THE SUNNY SLOPE After Connie's visit, when she had returned to Chicago to finish learning how to write her knowledge, David and Carol with little Julia settled down in the cottage among the pines, and the winter came and the mountains were huge white monuments over the last summer that had died.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

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immediately past

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happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Later in the winter a nurse came in to take charge of the little family, and although Carol was afraid of her, she obeyed with childish confidence whenever the nurse gave directions.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading THE SUNNY SLOPE After Connie's visit, when she had returned to Chicago to finish learning how to write her knowledge, David and Carol with little Julia settled down in the cottage among the pines, and the winter came and the mountains were huge white monuments over the last summer that had died.

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

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plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

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the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "I feel fine to-day," David said to her one morning.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading THE SUNNY SLOPE After Connie's visit, when she had returned to Chicago to finish learning how to write her knowledge, David and Carol with little Julia settled down in the cottage among the pines, and the winter came and the mountains were huge white monuments over the last summer that had died.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Later in the winter a nurse came in to take charge of the little family, and although Carol was afraid of her, she obeyed with childish confidence whenever the nurse gave directions.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading Later in the winter a nurse came in to take charge of the little family, and although Carol was afraid of her, she obeyed with childish confidence whenever the nurse gave directions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Later in the winter a nurse came in to take charge of the little family, and although Carol was afraid of her, she obeyed with childish confidence whenever the nurse gave directions.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I feel fine to-day," David said to her one morning.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE SUNNY SLOPE After Connie's visit, when she had returned to Chicago to finish learning how to write her knowledge, David and Carol with little Julia settled down in the cottage among the pines, and the winter came and the mountains were huge white monuments over the last summer that had died.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

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past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE SUNNY SLOPE After Connie's visit, when she had returned to Chicago to finish learning how to write her knowledge, David and Carol with little Julia settled down in the cottage among the pines, and the winter came and the mountains were huge white monuments over the last summer that had died.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I feel fine to-day," David said to her one morning.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

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used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I think when spring comes I shall be stronger again.

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

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an elevated geological formation

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the season of growth

From this reading "I think when spring comes I shall be stronger again.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "I think when spring comes I shall be stronger again.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading THE SUNNY SLOPE After Connie's visit, when she had returned to Chicago to finish learning how to write her knowledge, David and Carol with little Julia settled down in the cottage among the pines, and the winter came and the mountains were huge white monuments over the last summer that had died.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

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carry out

From this reading Later in the winter a nurse came in to take charge of the little family, and although Carol was afraid of her, she obeyed with childish confidence whenever the nurse gave directions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

From this reading THE SUNNY SLOPE After Connie's visit, when she had returned to Chicago to finish learning how to write her knowledge, David and Carol with little Julia settled down in the cottage among the pines, and the winter came and the mountains were huge white monuments over the last summer that had died.

a special situation

From this reading It is a good thing to be alive."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think when spring comes I shall be stronger again.

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

From this reading THE SUNNY SLOPE After Connie's visit, when she had returned to Chicago to finish learning how to write her knowledge, David and Carol with little Julia settled down in the cottage among the pines, and the winter came and the mountains were huge white monuments over the last summer that had died.

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From this reading "I feel fine to-day," David said to her one morning.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE SUNNY SLOPE After Connie's visit, when she had returned to Chicago to finish learning how to write her knowledge, David and Carol with little Julia settled down in the cottage among the pines, and the winter came and the mountains were huge white monuments over the last summer that had died.

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

From this reading Later in the winter a nurse came in to take charge of the little family, and although Carol was afraid of her, she obeyed with childish confidence whenever the nurse gave directions.

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

From this reading THE SUNNY SLOPE After Connie's visit, when she had returned to Chicago to finish learning how to write her knowledge, David and Carol with little Julia settled down in the cottage among the pines, and the winter came and the mountains were huge white monuments over the last summer that had died.

at the time that

From this reading THE SUNNY SLOPE After Connie's visit, when she had returned to Chicago to finish learning how to write her knowledge, David and Carol with little Julia settled down in the cottage among the pines, and the winter came and the mountains were huge white monuments over the last summer that had died.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Later in the winter a nurse came in to take charge of the little family, and although Carol was afraid of her, she obeyed with childish confidence whenever the nurse gave directions.

a Caucasian

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

From this reading THE SUNNY SLOPE After Connie's visit, when she had returned to Chicago to finish learning how to write her knowledge, David and Carol with little Julia settled down in the cottage among the pines, and the winter came and the mountains were huge white monuments over the last summer that had died.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SUNNY SLOPE After Connie's visit, when she had returned to Chicago to finish learning how to write her knowledge, David and Carol with little Julia settled down in the cottage among the pines, and the winter came and the mountains were huge white monuments over the last summer that had died.

produce a literary work

From this reading THE SUNNY SLOPE After Connie's visit, when she had returned to Chicago to finish learning how to write her knowledge, David and Carol with little Julia settled down in the cottage among the pines, and the winter came and the mountains were huge white monuments over the last summer that had died.