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 She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

later than; following

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

anew

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

(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 As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

in addition

From this reading Hughie also would be in the village, making arrangements for the event of the evening and seeing that the piano was properly installed and tuned.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

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

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Hughie also would be in the village, making arrangements for the event of the evening and seeing that the piano was properly installed and tuned.

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

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

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

From this reading Hughie also would be in the village, making arrangements for the event of the evening and seeing that the piano was properly installed and tuned.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading No one could think of Jose as merely cooking; the results of his genius justified the use of such high-sounding words as "composing" or "constructing."

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

-ing form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading No one could think of Jose as merely cooking; the results of his genius justified the use of such high-sounding words as "composing" or "constructing."

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

From this reading No one could think of Jose as merely cooking; the results of his genius justified the use of such high-sounding words as "composing" or "constructing."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

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

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

recognizable; marked

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

wanted intensely

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

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

From this reading Hughie also would be in the village, making arrangements for the event of the evening and seeing that the piano was properly installed and tuned.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Hughie also would be in the village, making arrangements for the event of the evening and seeing that the piano was properly installed and tuned.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

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

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading No one could think of Jose as merely cooking; the results of his genius justified the use of such high-sounding words as "composing" or "constructing."

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

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

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

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

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

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

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

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

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)

From this reading No one could think of Jose as merely cooking; the results of his genius justified the use of such high-sounding words as "composing" or "constructing."

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

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

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

From this reading Hughie also would be in the village, making arrangements for the event of the evening and seeing that the piano was properly installed and tuned.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

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

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading Hughie also would be in the village, making arrangements for the event of the evening and seeing that the piano was properly installed and tuned.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

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

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

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

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading No one could think of Jose as merely cooking; the results of his genius justified the use of such high-sounding words as "composing" or "constructing."

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

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

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Hughie also would be in the village, making arrangements for the event of the evening and seeing that the piano was properly installed and tuned.

come together

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

and nothing more

From this reading No one could think of Jose as merely cooking; the results of his genius justified the use of such high-sounding words as "composing" or "constructing."

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

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

not any; not one

From this reading No one could think of Jose as merely cooking; the results of his genius justified the use of such high-sounding words as "composing" or "constructing."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one could think of Jose as merely cooking; the results of his genius justified the use of such high-sounding words as "composing" or "constructing."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No one could think of Jose as merely cooking; the results of his genius justified the use of such high-sounding words as "composing" or "constructing."

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

plural of “pastry” — a dough of flour and water and shortening

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading Hughie also would be in the village, making arrangements for the event of the evening and seeing that the piano was properly installed and tuned.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading Hughie also would be in the village, making arrangements for the event of the evening and seeing that the piano was properly installed and tuned.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading No one could think of Jose as merely cooking; the results of his genius justified the use of such high-sounding words as "composing" or "constructing."

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

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

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Hughie also would be in the village, making arrangements for the event of the evening and seeing that the piano was properly installed and tuned.

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

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

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

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading No one could think of Jose as merely cooking; the results of his genius justified the use of such high-sounding words as "composing" or "constructing."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

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

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading No one could think of Jose as merely cooking; the results of his genius justified the use of such high-sounding words as "composing" or "constructing."

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Gallito would of course be at the Mont d'Or, and as for Jose, he had announced his intention of assisting Mrs. Thomas in the making of some delicate and elaborate cakes, difficult of composition and of which Pearl was especially fond, and also of constructing certain delicious pastries.

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

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

past form of “tune” — adjust for (better) functioning

From this reading Hughie also would be in the village, making arrangements for the event of the evening and seeing that the piano was properly installed and tuned.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

the act of using

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

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

From this reading Hughie also would be in the village, making arrangements for the event of the evening and seeing that the piano was properly installed and tuned.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

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

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading She had intended to ask Seagreave for the use of his private parlor among the pines, intimating that she desired to retire thither to practice some new steps, and, lo! the night before, after discussing weather probabilities with her father and Jose, he had decided to spend the greater part of the day in the village laying in a full stock of winter provisions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As the day drew near upon which Pearl expected to meet Hanson again all things seemed, as if by some special arrangement with the Fates, to accommodate themselves to her plans.

the words that are spoken

From this reading No one could think of Jose as merely cooking; the results of his genius justified the use of such high-sounding words as "composing" or "constructing."

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

From this reading Hughie also would be in the village, making arrangements for the event of the evening and seeing that the piano was properly installed and tuned.