Chapter V

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

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading It appeared that Mr. Stanley was delighted with the picture, had seen its original abroad, and knew its artist.

in addition

From this reading She arranged herself to “receive” with John Stanley and his mother, though she ignored the fact that Mrs. Brown and “those seven hobbledehoy boys” were also on the committee.

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

From this reading It was the next evening, and the Forest Hill Mission had assembled in full force.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It appeared that Mr. Stanley was delighted with the picture, had seen its original abroad, and knew its artist.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading She arranged herself to “receive” with John Stanley and his mother, though she ignored the fact that Mrs. Brown and “those seven hobbledehoy boys” were also on the committee.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading It appeared that Mr. Stanley was delighted with the picture, had seen its original abroad, and knew its artist.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading It was the next evening, and the Forest Hill Mission had assembled in full force.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading She arranged herself to “receive” with John Stanley and his mother, though she ignored the fact that Mrs. Brown and “those seven hobbledehoy boys” were also on the committee.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Occasionally she deplored the fact that Miss Manning had not come, that she might also stand in a place of honor, but in her heart she was glad that Miss Manning was not present to divide the honors with herself.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Occasionally she deplored the fact that Miss Manning had not come, that she might also stand in a place of honor, but in her heart she was glad that Miss Manning was not present to divide the honors with herself.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

greatly pleased

From this reading It appeared that Mr. Stanley was delighted with the picture, had seen its original abroad, and knew its artist.

past form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading Occasionally she deplored the fact that Miss Manning had not come, that she might also stand in a place of honor, but in her heart she was glad that Miss Manning was not present to divide the honors with herself.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading Occasionally she deplored the fact that Miss Manning had not come, that she might also stand in a place of honor, but in her heart she was glad that Miss Manning was not present to divide the honors with herself.

divisible by two

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was the next evening, and the Forest Hill Mission had assembled in full force.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading She arranged herself to “receive” with John Stanley and his mother, though she ignored the fact that Mrs. Brown and “those seven hobbledehoy boys” were also on the committee.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading It was the next evening, and the Forest Hill Mission had assembled in full force.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It was the next evening, and the Forest Hill Mission had assembled in full force.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was the next evening, and the Forest Hill Mission had assembled in full force.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Occasionally she deplored the fact that Miss Manning had not come, that she might also stand in a place of honor, but in her heart she was glad that Miss Manning was not present to divide the honors with herself.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

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

From this reading It was the next evening, and the Forest Hill Mission had assembled in full force.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Occasionally she deplored the fact that Miss Manning had not come, that she might also stand in a place of honor, but in her heart she was glad that Miss Manning was not present to divide the honors with herself.

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

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

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

From this reading She arranged herself to “receive” with John Stanley and his mother, though she ignored the fact that Mrs. Brown and “those seven hobbledehoy boys” were also on the committee.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading It was the next evening, and the Forest Hill Mission had assembled in full force.

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

From this reading She arranged herself to “receive” with John Stanley and his mother, though she ignored the fact that Mrs. Brown and “those seven hobbledehoy boys” were also on the committee.

an awkward bad-mannered adolescent boy

From this reading She arranged herself to “receive” with John Stanley and his mother, though she ignored the fact that Mrs. Brown and “those seven hobbledehoy boys” were also on the committee.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Occasionally she deplored the fact that Miss Manning had not come, that she might also stand in a place of honor, but in her heart she was glad that Miss Manning was not present to divide the honors with herself.

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Occasionally she deplored the fact that Miss Manning had not come, that she might also stand in a place of honor, but in her heart she was glad that Miss Manning was not present to divide the honors with herself.

disregarded

From this reading She arranged herself to “receive” with John Stanley and his mother, though she ignored the fact that Mrs. Brown and “those seven hobbledehoy boys” were also on the committee.

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

From this reading It was the next evening, and the Forest Hill Mission had assembled in full force.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the next evening, and the Forest Hill Mission had assembled in full force.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It appeared that Mr. Stanley was delighted with the picture, had seen its original abroad, and knew its artist.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading She arranged herself to “receive” with John Stanley and his mother, though she ignored the fact that Mrs. Brown and “those seven hobbledehoy boys” were also on the committee.

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

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It appeared that Mr. Stanley was delighted with the picture, had seen its original abroad, and knew its artist.

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

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

(of a garment) having a low-cut neckline

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place

From this reading Occasionally she deplored the fact that Miss Manning had not come, that she might also stand in a place of honor, but in her heart she was glad that Miss Manning was not present to divide the honors with herself.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Occasionally she deplored the fact that Miss Manning had not come, that she might also stand in a place of honor, but in her heart she was glad that Miss Manning was not present to divide the honors with herself.

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

From this reading Occasionally she deplored the fact that Miss Manning had not come, that she might also stand in a place of honor, but in her heart she was glad that Miss Manning was not present to divide the honors with herself.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading It was the next evening, and the Forest Hill Mission had assembled in full force.

used to form the superlative

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading She arranged herself to “receive” with John Stanley and his mother, though she ignored the fact that Mrs. Brown and “those seven hobbledehoy boys” were also on the committee.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It appeared that Mr. Stanley was delighted with the picture, had seen its original abroad, and knew its artist.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was the next evening, and the Forest Hill Mission had assembled in full force.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Occasionally she deplored the fact that Miss Manning had not come, that she might also stand in a place of honor, but in her heart she was glad that Miss Manning was not present to divide the honors with herself.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Occasionally she deplored the fact that Miss Manning had not come, that she might also stand in a place of honor, but in her heart she was glad that Miss Manning was not present to divide the honors with herself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading It appeared that Mr. Stanley was delighted with the picture, had seen its original abroad, and knew its artist.

a fine closely woven cotton fabric

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading It appeared that Mr. Stanley was delighted with the picture, had seen its original abroad, and knew its artist.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Occasionally she deplored the fact that Miss Manning had not come, that she might also stand in a place of honor, but in her heart she was glad that Miss Manning was not present to divide the honors with herself.

past form of “pocket” — put in one's pocket

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Occasionally she deplored the fact that Miss Manning had not come, that she might also stand in a place of honor, but in her heart she was glad that Miss Manning was not present to divide the honors with herself.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading She arranged herself to “receive” with John Stanley and his mother, though she ignored the fact that Mrs. Brown and “those seven hobbledehoy boys” were also on the committee.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It appeared that Mr. Stanley was delighted with the picture, had seen its original abroad, and knew its artist.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading She arranged herself to “receive” with John Stanley and his mother, though she ignored the fact that Mrs. Brown and “those seven hobbledehoy boys” were also on the committee.

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

From this reading She arranged herself to “receive” with John Stanley and his mother, though she ignored the fact that Mrs. Brown and “those seven hobbledehoy boys” were also on the committee.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Occasionally she deplored the fact that Miss Manning had not come, that she might also stand in a place of honor, but in her heart she was glad that Miss Manning was not present to divide the honors with herself.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading She arranged herself to “receive” with John Stanley and his mother, though she ignored the fact that Mrs. Brown and “those seven hobbledehoy boys” were also on the committee.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She arranged herself to “receive” with John Stanley and his mother, though she ignored the fact that Mrs. Brown and “those seven hobbledehoy boys” were also on the committee.

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

From this reading It was the next evening, and the Forest Hill Mission had assembled in full force.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

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

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading She arranged herself to “receive” with John Stanley and his mother, though she ignored the fact that Mrs. Brown and “those seven hobbledehoy boys” were also on the committee.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She arranged herself to “receive” with John Stanley and his mother, though she ignored the fact that Mrs. Brown and “those seven hobbledehoy boys” were also on the committee.

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

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

create by training and teaching

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

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

From this reading It was the next evening, and the Forest Hill Mission had assembled in full force.

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

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

which person or people

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were there, from little Mrs. Brown in her black percale, even to Mrs. Ketchum, who had pocketed her pride, and in a low-necked gown with a long train was making the most of her position on the committee.