Chapter XVII

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

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading “Perhaps it was on account of _her_ that Margot was so anxious to go.”

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

eagerly desirous

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

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

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But there’s Sybil to think of, too,” said Mrs. Fleming.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

a young unmarried woman

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

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

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

to an extreme degree

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)

From this reading “But there’s Sybil to think of, too,” said Mrs. Fleming.

possessive form of “fleming” — British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

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

From this reading “Nothing would make _me_ go near that house, _I_ know!”

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

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

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

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

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

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

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

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

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Perhaps it was on account of _her_ that Margot was so anxious to go.”

possessive form of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Nothing would make _me_ go near that house, _I_ know!”

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

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

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

engage in

From this reading “Nothing would make _me_ go near that house, _I_ know!”

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

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

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

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Nothing would make _me_ go near that house, _I_ know!”

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

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading “Nothing would make _me_ go near that house, _I_ know!”

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “Nothing would make _me_ go near that house, _I_ know!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Perhaps it was on account of _her_ that Margot was so anxious to go.”

on one occasion

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

by chance

From this reading “Perhaps it was on account of _her_ that Margot was so anxious to go.”

a plait of braided hair

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “But there’s Sybil to think of, too,” said Mrs. Fleming.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

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

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

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

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

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

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

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

From this reading “But there’s Sybil to think of, too,” said Mrs. Fleming.

full of trivial conversation

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

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

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

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

From this reading “But there’s Sybil to think of, too,” said Mrs. Fleming.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “But there’s Sybil to think of, too,” said Mrs. Fleming.

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

From this reading “But there’s Sybil to think of, too,” said Mrs. Fleming.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “But there’s Sybil to think of, too,” said Mrs. Fleming.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

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

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

during the time that

From this reading “I don’t envy Margot if she’s got there!” announced the damsel--who was plainly qualifying for a post as Job’s comforter--while she tossed back her pigtail.

which person or people

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.

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

From this reading THE “LITTLE HOUSE” Stella, once settled comfortably in the motor by Mrs. Fleming’s side, became so exceedingly talkative that Margot’s mother, who was feeling very anxious about the two children, would have much welcomed a little respite from the streams of conversation that poured unceasingly from the lips of her small companion.