Chapter XII · Nosegays and Tennis

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

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

(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 Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

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

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading Who does not like to be complimented, especially in the early morning when one is not apt to feel at one’s best?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

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From this reading Mollie and Grace, in dressing gowns and slippers, had carried their trays into the room shared by Ruth and Barbara.

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

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Who does not like to be complimented, especially in the early morning when one is not apt to feel at one’s best?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mollie and Grace, in dressing gowns and slippers, had carried their trays into the room shared by Ruth and Barbara.

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

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Who does not like to be complimented, especially in the early morning when one is not apt to feel at one’s best?

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

From this reading Who does not like to be complimented, especially in the early morning when one is not apt to feel at one’s best?

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading Mollie and Grace, in dressing gowns and slippers, had carried their trays into the room shared by Ruth and Barbara.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Who does not like to be complimented, especially in the early morning when one is not apt to feel at one’s best?

with elaboration

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Who does not like to be complimented, especially in the early morning when one is not apt to feel at one’s best?

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

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

From this reading Who does not like to be complimented, especially in the early morning when one is not apt to feel at one’s best?

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

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

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Mollie and Grace, in dressing gowns and slippers, had carried their trays into the room shared by Ruth and Barbara.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Mollie and Grace, in dressing gowns and slippers, had carried their trays into the room shared by Ruth and Barbara.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

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

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

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From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

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

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

a social unit living together

From this reading The household was late in pulling itself together next morning.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

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

From this reading The household was late in pulling itself together next morning.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mollie and Grace, in dressing gowns and slippers, had carried their trays into the room shared by Ruth and Barbara.

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

From this reading Who does not like to be complimented, especially in the early morning when one is not apt to feel at one’s best?

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The household was late in pulling itself together next morning.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The household was late in pulling itself together next morning.

of a pale purple color

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Who does not like to be complimented, especially in the early morning when one is not apt to feel at one’s best?

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

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

a midday meal

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

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

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading Mollie and Grace, in dressing gowns and slippers, had carried their trays into the room shared by Ruth and Barbara.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The household was late in pulling itself together next morning.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The household was late in pulling itself together next morning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Who does not like to be complimented, especially in the early morning when one is not apt to feel at one’s best?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Who does not like to be complimented, especially in the early morning when one is not apt to feel at one’s best?

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From this reading Who does not like to be complimented, especially in the early morning when one is not apt to feel at one’s best?

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading The household was late in pulling itself together next morning.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Mollie and Grace, in dressing gowns and slippers, had carried their trays into the room shared by Ruth and Barbara.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Mollie and Grace, in dressing gowns and slippers, had carried their trays into the room shared by Ruth and Barbara.

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

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading Mollie and Grace, in dressing gowns and slippers, had carried their trays into the room shared by Ruth and Barbara.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading Mollie and Grace, in dressing gowns and slippers, had carried their trays into the room shared by Ruth and Barbara.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

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

From this reading The household was late in pulling itself together next morning.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mollie and Grace, in dressing gowns and slippers, had carried their trays into the room shared by Ruth and Barbara.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

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

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The household was late in pulling itself together next morning.

plural of “tray” — an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

precisely as stated

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

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

From this reading The household was late in pulling itself together next morning.

at the time that

From this reading Who does not like to be complimented, especially in the early morning when one is not apt to feel at one’s best?

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

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

which person or people

From this reading Who does not like to be complimented, especially in the early morning when one is not apt to feel at one’s best?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.

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

From this reading At half-past nine, Mary and her husband, John, had carried trays of coffee and rolls to the rooms of the guests, informing them, at the same time, that luncheon would be served at half-past twelve.

a loose dressing gown for women

From this reading Miss Sallie had followed, looking so charming in her lavender silk wrapper, elaborately trimmed with lace and ribbons that all the girls had exclaimed with admiration; which put the lady in a very good humor at the outset.