Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

(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 He went supperless to bed, but Katharine, most guilty of all delinquents, fared sumptuously upon a portion of the dainties from the housekeeper's "company tray."

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

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Montgomery escaped because Madam supposed he had been at The Maples where so much of his time was now passed.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

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

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

for the reason that

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He went supperless to bed, but Katharine, most guilty of all delinquents, fared sumptuously upon a portion of the dainties from the housekeeper's "company tray."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Montgomery escaped because Madam supposed he had been at The Maples where so much of his time was now passed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading At least, that was what Martha dreamed, and, having roused the other pair to relate it to them, they were sleepy enough to believe they had dreamed it, too.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He went supperless to bed, but Katharine, most guilty of all delinquents, fared sumptuously upon a portion of the dainties from the housekeeper's "company tray."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

rebuking a person harshly

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

plural of “culprit” — someone who perpetrates wrongdoing

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

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From this reading He went supperless to bed, but Katharine, most guilty of all delinquents, fared sumptuously upon a portion of the dainties from the housekeeper's "company tray."

plural of “delinquent” — a young offender

From this reading He went supperless to bed, but Katharine, most guilty of all delinquents, fared sumptuously upon a portion of the dainties from the housekeeper's "company tray."

properly deserved

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading At least, that was what Martha dreamed, and, having roused the other pair to relate it to them, they were sleepy enough to believe they had dreamed it, too.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

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

From this reading At least, that was what Martha dreamed, and, having roused the other pair to relate it to them, they were sleepy enough to believe they had dreamed it, too.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

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From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

past form of “fare” — proceed or get along

From this reading He went supperless to bed, but Katharine, most guilty of all delinquents, fared sumptuously upon a portion of the dainties from the housekeeper's "company tray."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He went supperless to bed, but Katharine, most guilty of all delinquents, fared sumptuously upon a portion of the dainties from the housekeeper's "company tray."

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

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

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading He went supperless to bed, but Katharine, most guilty of all delinquents, fared sumptuously upon a portion of the dainties from the housekeeper's "company tray."

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

From this reading Montgomery escaped because Madam supposed he had been at The Maples where so much of his time was now passed.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading At least, that was what Martha dreamed, and, having roused the other pair to relate it to them, they were sleepy enough to believe they had dreamed it, too.

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

From this reading Montgomery escaped because Madam supposed he had been at The Maples where so much of his time was now passed.

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

From this reading Montgomery escaped because Madam supposed he had been at The Maples where so much of his time was now passed.

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

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

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

From this reading He went supperless to bed, but Katharine, most guilty of all delinquents, fared sumptuously upon a portion of the dainties from the housekeeper's "company tray."

a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

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

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading At least, that was what Martha dreamed, and, having roused the other pair to relate it to them, they were sleepy enough to believe they had dreamed it, too.

a woman of refinement

From this reading Montgomery escaped because Madam supposed he had been at The Maples where so much of his time was now passed.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Montgomery escaped because Madam supposed he had been at The Maples where so much of his time was now passed.

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

From this reading At least, that was what Martha dreamed, and, having roused the other pair to relate it to them, they were sleepy enough to believe they had dreamed it, too.

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

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

Canadian novelist (1874-1942)

From this reading Montgomery escaped because Madam supposed he had been at The Maples where so much of his time was now passed.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He went supperless to bed, but Katharine, most guilty of all delinquents, fared sumptuously upon a portion of the dainties from the housekeeper's "company tray."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Montgomery escaped because Madam supposed he had been at The Maples where so much of his time was now passed.

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

From this reading Montgomery escaped because Madam supposed he had been at The Maples where so much of his time was now passed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At least, that was what Martha dreamed, and, having roused the other pair to relate it to them, they were sleepy enough to believe they had dreamed it, too.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading At least, that was what Martha dreamed, and, having roused the other pair to relate it to them, they were sleepy enough to believe they had dreamed it, too.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Montgomery escaped because Madam supposed he had been at The Maples where so much of his time was now passed.

dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He went supperless to bed, but Katharine, most guilty of all delinquents, fared sumptuously upon a portion of the dainties from the housekeeper's "company tray."

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

plural of “pumpkin” — a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

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

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading At least, that was what Martha dreamed, and, having roused the other pair to relate it to them, they were sleepy enough to believe they had dreamed it, too.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading At least, that was what Martha dreamed, and, having roused the other pair to relate it to them, they were sleepy enough to believe they had dreamed it, too.

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

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

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

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading At least, that was what Martha dreamed, and, having roused the other pair to relate it to them, they were sleepy enough to believe they had dreamed it, too.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Montgomery escaped because Madam supposed he had been at The Maples where so much of his time was now passed.

having a supporting base

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

in a sumptuous and opulent manner

From this reading He went supperless to bed, but Katharine, most guilty of all delinquents, fared sumptuously upon a portion of the dainties from the housekeeper's "company tray."

without supper

From this reading He went supperless to bed, but Katharine, most guilty of all delinquents, fared sumptuously upon a portion of the dainties from the housekeeper's "company tray."

required or under orders

From this reading Montgomery escaped because Madam supposed he had been at The Maples where so much of his time was now passed.

an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

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

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At least, that was what Martha dreamed, and, having roused the other pair to relate it to them, they were sleepy enough to believe they had dreamed it, too.

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

From this reading At least, that was what Martha dreamed, and, having roused the other pair to relate it to them, they were sleepy enough to believe they had dreamed it, too.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Montgomery escaped because Madam supposed he had been at The Maples where so much of his time was now passed.

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

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading At least, that was what Martha dreamed, and, having roused the other pair to relate it to them, they were sleepy enough to believe they had dreamed it, too.

an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

(of a thought or act) unwelcome or involuntary

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He went supperless to bed, but Katharine, most guilty of all delinquents, fared sumptuously upon a portion of the dainties from the housekeeper's "company tray."

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

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

plural of “wedge” — any shape that is triangular in cross section

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went supperless to bed, but Katharine, most guilty of all delinquents, fared sumptuously upon a portion of the dainties from the housekeeper's "company tray."

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

From this reading At least, that was what Martha dreamed, and, having roused the other pair to relate it to them, they were sleepy enough to believe they had dreamed it, too.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading At least, that was what Martha dreamed, and, having roused the other pair to relate it to them, they were sleepy enough to believe they had dreamed it, too.

at the time that

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

in or at the place that

From this reading Montgomery escaped because Madam supposed he had been at The Maples where so much of his time was now passed.

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

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.

in the company of; together with

From this reading UNINVITED GUESTS Katharine escaped the chiding she deserved because, when she reentered the house, Miss Eunice was engaged with company and Susanna was preparing a tray of refreshments to be served the guests.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The Turner trio of culprits ate wedges of cold pumpkin pie, eaten standing by the kitchen sink, and went to bed to dream that all the world was made of pumpkins which it was their destiny to consume before a general illumination began.