Chapter III

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

From this reading However, you may stop and gossip a little longer with my old man.

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

From this reading However, you may stop and gossip a little longer with my old man.

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

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading "Thank you, young gentlemen," said she, quite politely; "but indeed the basket is too heavy for you.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Thank you, young gentlemen," said she, quite politely; "but indeed the basket is too heavy for you.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading "Such a fine day as it is! they'll dry directly," said she, cheerfully, to herself.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

clothing in general

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Such a fine day as it is! they'll dry directly," said she, cheerfully, to herself.

without deviation

From this reading "Such a fine day as it is! they'll dry directly," said she, cheerfully, to herself.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading "Such a fine day as it is! they'll dry directly," said she, cheerfully, to herself.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "Such a fine day as it is! they'll dry directly," said she, cheerfully, to herself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Thank you, young gentlemen," said she, quite politely; "but indeed the basket is too heavy for you.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading "Thank you, young gentlemen," said she, quite politely; "but indeed the basket is too heavy for you.

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

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading However, you may stop and gossip a little longer with my old man.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He likes it."

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading "Thank you, young gentlemen," said she, quite politely; "but indeed the basket is too heavy for you.

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

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Such a fine day as it is! they'll dry directly," said she, cheerfully, to herself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, you may stop and gossip a little longer with my old man.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

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

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "Thank you, young gentlemen," said she, quite politely; "but indeed the basket is too heavy for you.

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

From this reading "Thank you, young gentlemen," said she, quite politely; "but indeed the basket is too heavy for you.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He likes it."

plural of “like” — a similar kind

From this reading He likes it."

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

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

From this reading However, you may stop and gossip a little longer with my old man.

for more time

From this reading However, you may stop and gossip a little longer with my old man.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading However, you may stop and gossip a little longer with my old man.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading However, you may stop and gossip a little longer with my old man.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading However, you may stop and gossip a little longer with my old man.

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

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

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

From this reading However, you may stop and gossip a little longer with my old man.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

in a polite manner

From this reading "Thank you, young gentlemen," said she, quite politely; "but indeed the basket is too heavy for you.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "Thank you, young gentlemen," said she, quite politely; "but indeed the basket is too heavy for you.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Thank you, young gentlemen," said she, quite politely; "but indeed the basket is too heavy for you.

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

From this reading "Thank you, young gentlemen," said she, quite politely; "but indeed the basket is too heavy for you.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading However, you may stop and gossip a little longer with my old man.

caught or fixed

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "Thank you, young gentlemen," said she, quite politely; "but indeed the basket is too heavy for you.

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

From this reading "Thank you, young gentlemen," said she, quite politely; "but indeed the basket is too heavy for you.

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

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

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

From this reading "Such a fine day as it is! they'll dry directly," said she, cheerfully, to herself.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

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

From this reading "Such a fine day as it is! they'll dry directly," said she, cheerfully, to herself.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Thank you, young gentlemen," said she, quite politely; "but indeed the basket is too heavy for you.

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

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

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

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

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

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

during the time that

From this reading And, while they were shut up with Gardener in his bedroom, off she went, carrying the basket on her head, and hung her clothes carefully out--the big things on lines between the fruit trees, and the little things, such as stockings and pocket handkerchiefs, stuck on the gooseberry-bushes, or spread upon the clean green grass.

in the company of; together with

From this reading However, you may stop and gossip a little longer with my old man.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Thank you, young gentlemen," said she, quite politely; "but indeed the basket is too heavy for you.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "Thank you, young gentlemen," said she, quite politely; "but indeed the basket is too heavy for you.