Chapter VIII

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

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Under the velvet hat she was looking almost pretty, and as Caroline gazed at her she seemed to catch fleeting glimpses of Angelica in the serious little face.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading With a little white fur muff in her hands, she was now marching sedately round the fountain, while she counted her circuits aloud in a clear, monotonous voice.

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

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

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

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

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

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Under the velvet hat she was looking almost pretty, and as Caroline gazed at her she seemed to catch fleeting glimpses of Angelica in the serious little face.

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

From this reading "I believe she is going to be really lovely when she grows up.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I believe she is going to be really lovely when she grows up.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

black-and-white North American wood warbler having an orange-and-black head and throat

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Under the velvet hat she was looking almost pretty, and as Caroline gazed at her she seemed to catch fleeting glimpses of Angelica in the serious little face.

a young person of either sex

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

plural of “circuit” — an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow

From this reading With a little white fur muff in her hands, she was now marching sedately round the fountain, while she counted her circuits aloud in a clear, monotonous voice.

rid of obstructions

From this reading With a little white fur muff in her hands, she was now marching sedately round the fountain, while she counted her circuits aloud in a clear, monotonous voice.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading With a little white fur muff in her hands, she was now marching sedately round the fountain, while she counted her circuits aloud in a clear, monotonous voice.

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From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

on a floor below

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Under the velvet hat she was looking almost pretty, and as Caroline gazed at her she seemed to catch fleeting glimpses of Angelica in the serious little face.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading Under the velvet hat she was looking almost pretty, and as Caroline gazed at her she seemed to catch fleeting glimpses of Angelica in the serious little face.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading With a little white fur muff in her hands, she was now marching sedately round the fountain, while she counted her circuits aloud in a clear, monotonous voice.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading With a little white fur muff in her hands, she was now marching sedately round the fountain, while she counted her circuits aloud in a clear, monotonous voice.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Under the velvet hat she was looking almost pretty, and as Caroline gazed at her she seemed to catch fleeting glimpses of Angelica in the serious little face.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading Under the velvet hat she was looking almost pretty, and as Caroline gazed at her she seemed to catch fleeting glimpses of Angelica in the serious little face.

the act of departing

From this reading "I believe she is going to be really lovely when she grows up.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading "I believe she is going to be really lovely when she grows up.

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

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading With a little white fur muff in her hands, she was now marching sedately round the fountain, while she counted her circuits aloud in a clear, monotonous voice.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

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

From this reading With a little white fur muff in her hands, she was now marching sedately round the fountain, while she counted her circuits aloud in a clear, monotonous voice.

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

From this reading "I believe she is going to be really lovely when she grows up.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

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

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

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

From this reading "I believe she is going to be really lovely when she grows up.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

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

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

hear with intention

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

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

From this reading With a little white fur muff in her hands, she was now marching sedately round the fountain, while she counted her circuits aloud in a clear, monotonous voice.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Under the velvet hat she was looking almost pretty, and as Caroline gazed at her she seemed to catch fleeting glimpses of Angelica in the serious little face.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading "I believe she is going to be really lovely when she grows up.

a midday meal

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading With a little white fur muff in her hands, she was now marching sedately round the fountain, while she counted her circuits aloud in a clear, monotonous voice.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading With a little white fur muff in her hands, she was now marching sedately round the fountain, while she counted her circuits aloud in a clear, monotonous voice.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

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

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

a warm tubular covering for the hands

From this reading With a little white fur muff in her hands, she was now marching sedately round the fountain, while she counted her circuits aloud in a clear, monotonous voice.

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

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

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

From this reading With a little white fur muff in her hands, she was now marching sedately round the fountain, while she counted her circuits aloud in a clear, monotonous voice.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

above and across; more than

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Under the velvet hat she was looking almost pretty, and as Caroline gazed at her she seemed to catch fleeting glimpses of Angelica in the serious little face.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "I believe she is going to be really lovely when she grows up.

a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading With a little white fur muff in her hands, she was now marching sedately round the fountain, while she counted her circuits aloud in a clear, monotonous voice.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

in a sedate manner

From this reading With a little white fur muff in her hands, she was now marching sedately round the fountain, while she counted her circuits aloud in a clear, monotonous voice.

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

From this reading Under the velvet hat she was looking almost pretty, and as Caroline gazed at her she seemed to catch fleeting glimpses of Angelica in the serious little face.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Under the velvet hat she was looking almost pretty, and as Caroline gazed at her she seemed to catch fleeting glimpses of Angelica in the serious little face.

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

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

in the near future

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

the rays of the sun

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

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

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

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

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under the velvet hat she was looking almost pretty, and as Caroline gazed at her she seemed to catch fleeting glimpses of Angelica in the serious little face.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "I believe she is going to be really lovely when she grows up.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading With a little white fur muff in her hands, she was now marching sedately round the fountain, while she counted her circuits aloud in a clear, monotonous voice.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

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

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

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

From this reading In the morning Angelica had promised Letty a drive if she were good, and as soon as luncheon was over the child had put on a new hat and coat of blue velvet, and had come downstairs to listen for the sound of the motor.

at the time that

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

during the time that

From this reading With a little white fur muff in her hands, she was now marching sedately round the fountain, while she counted her circuits aloud in a clear, monotonous voice.

a Caucasian

From this reading With a little white fur muff in her hands, she was now marching sedately round the fountain, while she counted her circuits aloud in a clear, monotonous voice.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading BLACKBURN A week later, on an afternoon when the October sunshine sparkled like wine beneath a sky that was the colour of day-flowers, Caroline sat on the terrace waiting for Mrs. Blackburn to return from a rehearsal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a little white fur muff in her hands, she was now marching sedately round the fountain, while she counted her circuits aloud in a clear, monotonous voice.