Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading And now she had her wish, a hundred times fulfilled, and of course she was utterly and absolutely happy.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

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From this reading Norma called Mrs. Melrose "Aunt Marianna" now, as Chris and Acton did.

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

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

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

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

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

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

From this reading Norma called Mrs. Melrose "Aunt Marianna" now, as Chris and Acton did.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Norma called Mrs. Melrose "Aunt Marianna" now, as Chris and Acton did.

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

From this reading She had longed--what girl in Biretta's Bookstore did not?--to be rich, and to move and have her being "in society."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading She had longed--what girl in Biretta's Bookstore did not?--to be rich, and to move and have her being "in society."

next to; at the side of

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

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From this reading She had longed--what girl in Biretta's Bookstore did not?--to be rich, and to move and have her being "in society."

a shop where books are sold

From this reading She had longed--what girl in Biretta's Bookstore did not?--to be rich, and to move and have her being "in society."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She did not understand the miracle, it remained a marvel still, but it was enough that it continued to deepen and spread with every enchanted hour.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Norma called Mrs. Melrose "Aunt Marianna" now, as Chris and Acton did.

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

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

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

From this reading Norma called Mrs. Melrose "Aunt Marianna" now, as Chris and Acton did.

without stop or interruption

From this reading She did not understand the miracle, it remained a marvel still, but it was enough that it continued to deepen and spread with every enchanted hour.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading And now she had her wish, a hundred times fulfilled, and of course she was utterly and absolutely happy.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading She did not understand the miracle, it remained a marvel still, but it was enough that it continued to deepen and spread with every enchanted hour.

-ing form of “delight” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Norma called Mrs. Melrose "Aunt Marianna" now, as Chris and Acton did.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading She did not understand the miracle, it remained a marvel still, but it was enough that it continued to deepen and spread with every enchanted hour.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading She did not understand the miracle, it remained a marvel still, but it was enough that it continued to deepen and spread with every enchanted hour.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She did not understand the miracle, it remained a marvel still, but it was enough that it continued to deepen and spread with every enchanted hour.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

a social unit living together

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

completed to perfection

From this reading And now she had her wish, a hundred times fulfilled, and of course she was utterly and absolutely happy.

a young female

From this reading She had longed--what girl in Biretta's Bookstore did not?--to be rich, and to move and have her being "in society."

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

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

From this reading She had longed--what girl in Biretta's Bookstore did not?--to be rich, and to move and have her being "in society."

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading And now she had her wish, a hundred times fulfilled, and of course she was utterly and absolutely happy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She had longed--what girl in Biretta's Bookstore did not?--to be rich, and to move and have her being "in society."

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

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

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

From this reading She had longed--what girl in Biretta's Bookstore did not?--to be rich, and to move and have her being "in society."

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading She did not understand the miracle, it remained a marvel still, but it was enough that it continued to deepen and spread with every enchanted hour.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

ten 10s

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

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

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

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

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

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

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

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

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading She had longed--what girl in Biretta's Bookstore did not?--to be rich, and to move and have her being "in society."

the act of eating lunch

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

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

From this reading Norma called Mrs. Melrose "Aunt Marianna" now, as Chris and Acton did.

be amazed at

From this reading She did not understand the miracle, it remained a marvel still, but it was enough that it continued to deepen and spread with every enchanted hour.

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

From this reading Norma called Mrs. Melrose "Aunt Marianna" now, as Chris and Acton did.

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

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading She did not understand the miracle, it remained a marvel still, but it was enough that it continued to deepen and spread with every enchanted hour.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She had longed--what girl in Biretta's Bookstore did not?--to be rich, and to move and have her being "in society."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Norma called Mrs. Melrose "Aunt Marianna" now, as Chris and Acton did.

as might be expected

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Lupus and Ara in the Milky Way

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not understand the miracle, it remained a marvel still, but it was enough that it continued to deepen and spread with every enchanted hour.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Norma called Mrs. Melrose "Aunt Marianna" now, as Chris and Acton did.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

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

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

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

From this reading She did not understand the miracle, it remained a marvel still, but it was enough that it continued to deepen and spread with every enchanted hour.

possessing material wealth

From this reading She had longed--what girl in Biretta's Bookstore did not?--to be rich, and to move and have her being "in society."

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

From this reading She did not understand the miracle, it remained a marvel still, but it was enough that it continued to deepen and spread with every enchanted hour.

Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading She had longed--what girl in Biretta's Bookstore did not?--to be rich, and to move and have her being "in society."

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading She did not understand the miracle, it remained a marvel still, but it was enough that it continued to deepen and spread with every enchanted hour.

not in physical motion

From this reading She did not understand the miracle, it remained a marvel still, but it was enough that it continued to deepen and spread with every enchanted hour.

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

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

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

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading And now she had her wish, a hundred times fulfilled, and of course she was utterly and absolutely happy.

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

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading She did not understand the miracle, it remained a marvel still, but it was enough that it continued to deepen and spread with every enchanted hour.

not known

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading And now she had her wish, a hundred times fulfilled, and of course she was utterly and absolutely happy.

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

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She had longed--what girl in Biretta's Bookstore did not?--to be rich, and to move and have her being "in society."

hope for; have a wish

From this reading And now she had her wish, a hundred times fulfilled, and of course she was utterly and absolutely happy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So it came about quite naturally that the little unknown cousin of the Melroses was made a familiar figure in their different family groups, and friends of the house grew accustomed to finding pretty little Norma Sheridan lunching with Leslie, reading beside Alice's couch in the late summer afternoons, or amusing and delighting the old head of the family in a hundred charming ways.