Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

anew

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

(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 "I never dreamed we should be here all summer when I offered to take care of the kidlets for Mrs. McKittrick."

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "No, oh, no!" she answered hastily, for fear her companion would think she was complaining.

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

From this reading "Are you sorry?" asked Gloriana, glancing up from her sewing in surprise at the tone of Tabitha's voice.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Are you sorry?" asked Gloriana, glancing up from her sewing in surprise at the tone of Tabitha's voice.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Are you sorry?" asked Gloriana, glancing up from her sewing in surprise at the tone of Tabitha's voice.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

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

From this reading "I never dreamed we should be here all summer when I offered to take care of the kidlets for Mrs. McKittrick."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading "I never dreamed we should be here all summer when I offered to take care of the kidlets for Mrs. McKittrick."

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "No, oh, no!" she answered hastily, for fear her companion would think she was complaining.

expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment

From this reading "No, oh, no!" she answered hastily, for fear her companion would think she was complaining.

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

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

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

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading "I never dreamed we should be here all summer when I offered to take care of the kidlets for Mrs. McKittrick."

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

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "No, oh, no!" she answered hastily, for fear her companion would think she was complaining.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I never dreamed we should be here all summer when I offered to take care of the kidlets for Mrs. McKittrick."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Are you sorry?" asked Gloriana, glancing up from her sewing in surprise at the tone of Tabitha's voice.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

the act of acquiring something

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Are you sorry?" asked Gloriana, glancing up from her sewing in surprise at the tone of Tabitha's voice.

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From this reading "Are you sorry?" asked Gloriana, glancing up from her sewing in surprise at the tone of Tabitha's voice.

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

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

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

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

a small natural hill

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading "No, oh, no!" she answered hastily, for fear her companion would think she was complaining.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

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

From this reading "Are you sorry?" asked Gloriana, glancing up from her sewing in surprise at the tone of Tabitha's voice.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "I never dreamed we should be here all summer when I offered to take care of the kidlets for Mrs. McKittrick."

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

From this reading "I never dreamed we should be here all summer when I offered to take care of the kidlets for Mrs. McKittrick."

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

From this reading "Are you sorry?" asked Gloriana, glancing up from her sewing in surprise at the tone of Tabitha's voice.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

and nothing more

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

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

From this reading "I never dreamed we should be here all summer when I offered to take care of the kidlets for Mrs. McKittrick."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

in a yearning manner

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

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

From this reading "I never dreamed we should be here all summer when I offered to take care of the kidlets for Mrs. McKittrick."

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "I never dreamed we should be here all summer when I offered to take care of the kidlets for Mrs. McKittrick."

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

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "I never dreamed we should be here all summer when I offered to take care of the kidlets for Mrs. McKittrick."

not any; not one

From this reading "No, oh, no!" she answered hastily, for fear her companion would think she was complaining.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading "I never dreamed we should be here all summer when I offered to take care of the kidlets for Mrs. McKittrick."

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "No, oh, no!" she answered hastily, for fear her companion would think she was complaining.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

and nothing more

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

a secret look

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

blowing tobacco smoke out into the air

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading "Are you sorry?" asked Gloriana, glancing up from her sewing in surprise at the tone of Tabitha's voice.

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

From this reading "No, oh, no!" she answered hastily, for fear her companion would think she was complaining.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I never dreamed we should be here all summer when I offered to take care of the kidlets for Mrs. McKittrick."

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading "Are you sorry?" asked Gloriana, glancing up from her sewing in surprise at the tone of Tabitha's voice.

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

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

not in physical motion

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

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

From this reading "I never dreamed we should be here all summer when I offered to take care of the kidlets for Mrs. McKittrick."

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading "Are you sorry?" asked Gloriana, glancing up from her sewing in surprise at the tone of Tabitha's voice.

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

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

From this reading "Are you sorry?" asked Gloriana, glancing up from her sewing in surprise at the tone of Tabitha's voice.

carry out

From this reading "I never dreamed we should be here all summer when I offered to take care of the kidlets for Mrs. McKittrick."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "No, oh, no!" she answered hastily, for fear her companion would think she was complaining.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "Are you sorry?" asked Gloriana, glancing up from her sewing in surprise at the tone of Tabitha's voice.

create by training and teaching

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

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

From this reading "Are you sorry?" asked Gloriana, glancing up from her sewing in surprise at the tone of Tabitha's voice.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Are you sorry?" asked Gloriana, glancing up from her sewing in surprise at the tone of Tabitha's voice.

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I never dreamed we should be here all summer when I offered to take care of the kidlets for Mrs. McKittrick."

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

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

in a weary manner

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

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

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

(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 "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

at the time that

From this reading "I never dreamed we should be here all summer when I offered to take care of the kidlets for Mrs. McKittrick."

in or at the place that

From this reading THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS "Only two weeks more of vacation," sighed Tabitha, sinking wearily into the hammock one August afternoon, and looking longingly away to the west where the train was just puffing into view.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I don't regret staying here at all, for that was the only way Mr. McKittrick could get well; but still--I should have enjoyed getting a peek at the ocean again, and having a good time all around, like we'd surely have had with Myra."

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

From this reading "No, oh, no!" she answered hastily, for fear her companion would think she was complaining.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Are you sorry?" asked Gloriana, glancing up from her sewing in surprise at the tone of Tabitha's voice.