Chapter XII

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

From this reading As she tapped at the door and softly entered, a dejected, dishevelled and tear-stained figure arose and flung her arms about the “little Mother.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As she tapped at the door and softly entered, a dejected, dishevelled and tear-stained figure arose and flung her arms about the “little Mother.”

(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 Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

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

From this reading As she tapped at the door and softly entered, a dejected, dishevelled and tear-stained figure arose and flung her arms about the “little Mother.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading As she tapped at the door and softly entered, a dejected, dishevelled and tear-stained figure arose and flung her arms about the “little Mother.”

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading As she tapped at the door and softly entered, a dejected, dishevelled and tear-stained figure arose and flung her arms about the “little Mother.”

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

From this reading As she tapped at the door and softly entered, a dejected, dishevelled and tear-stained figure arose and flung her arms about the “little Mother.”

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As she tapped at the door and softly entered, a dejected, dishevelled and tear-stained figure arose and flung her arms about the “little Mother.”

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

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading I love you—I love James—the birds—the grass and flowers!

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

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

of or relating to or used in cooking

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

affected or marked by low spirits

From this reading As she tapped at the door and softly entered, a dejected, dishevelled and tear-stained figure arose and flung her arms about the “little Mother.”

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

in disarray; extremely disorderly

From this reading As she tapped at the door and softly entered, a dejected, dishevelled and tear-stained figure arose and flung her arms about the “little Mother.”

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading As she tapped at the door and softly entered, a dejected, dishevelled and tear-stained figure arose and flung her arms about the “little Mother.”

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading As she tapped at the door and softly entered, a dejected, dishevelled and tear-stained figure arose and flung her arms about the “little Mother.”

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

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading As she tapped at the door and softly entered, a dejected, dishevelled and tear-stained figure arose and flung her arms about the “little Mother.”

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading I love you—I love James—the birds—the grass and flowers!

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading As she tapped at the door and softly entered, a dejected, dishevelled and tear-stained figure arose and flung her arms about the “little Mother.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading I love you—I love James—the birds—the grass and flowers!

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

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading I love you—I love James—the birds—the grass and flowers!

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading I love the mountains and the wonderful lake!

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

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

From this reading As she tapped at the door and softly entered, a dejected, dishevelled and tear-stained figure arose and flung her arms about the “little Mother.”

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

the light of the Moon

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

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

From this reading As she tapped at the door and softly entered, a dejected, dishevelled and tear-stained figure arose and flung her arms about the “little Mother.”

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading I love the mountains and the wonderful lake!

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

with low volume

From this reading As she tapped at the door and softly entered, a dejected, dishevelled and tear-stained figure arose and flung her arms about the “little Mother.”

that is looked for

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

in a swift manner

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug

From this reading As she tapped at the door and softly entered, a dejected, dishevelled and tear-stained figure arose and flung her arms about the “little Mother.”

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

From this reading As she tapped at the door and softly entered, a dejected, dishevelled and tear-stained figure arose and flung her arms about the “little Mother.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

possessive form of “west” — the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

at the time that

From this reading AN INDIAN IN THE MOONLIGHT When Mrs. West returned to the ranch in the evening, she sought Bess in her room to learn of her experience in the culinary department during the day.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Impulsively and swiftly she poured into Mrs. West’s astonished ears all that had transpired that morning, and when she had finished, she said, “Why, little Mother, I love so much already, I cannot find room for any more.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading I love the mountains and the wonderful lake!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I love you—I love James—the birds—the grass and flowers!