Chapter V

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

From this reading Four days had elapsed since the posting of Ruth’s letter to her cousin, and the seven friends had been impatiently awaiting a reply.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

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

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

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

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

official approval

From this reading By way of expressing further approbation, Jane executed a few fantastic steps as she trilled.

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

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Four days had elapsed since the posting of Ruth’s letter to her cousin, and the seven friends had been impatiently awaiting a reply.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Four days had elapsed since the posting of Ruth’s letter to her cousin, and the seven friends had been impatiently awaiting a reply.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By way of expressing further approbation, Jane executed a few fantastic steps as she trilled.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Sing the rest of it, Janie,” called mischievous Frances from the stairs.

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

From this reading “Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night, Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night!” joyously caroled Jane Pellew, who stood peering over Ruth’s shoulder.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Four days had elapsed since the posting of Ruth’s letter to her cousin, and the seven friends had been impatiently awaiting a reply.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Four days had elapsed since the posting of Ruth’s letter to her cousin, and the seven friends had been impatiently awaiting a reply.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Four days had elapsed since the posting of Ruth’s letter to her cousin, and the seven friends had been impatiently awaiting a reply.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

put to death as punishment

From this reading By way of expressing further approbation, Jane executed a few fantastic steps as she trilled.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading By way of expressing further approbation, Jane executed a few fantastic steps as she trilled.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

ludicrously odd

From this reading By way of expressing further approbation, Jane executed a few fantastic steps as she trilled.

having momentous consequences; of decisive importance

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading By way of expressing further approbation, Jane executed a few fantastic steps as she trilled.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four days had elapsed since the posting of Ruth’s letter to her cousin, and the seven friends had been impatiently awaiting a reply.

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading “Sing the rest of it, Janie,” called mischievous Frances from the stairs.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Four days had elapsed since the posting of Ruth’s letter to her cousin, and the seven friends had been impatiently awaiting a reply.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading By way of expressing further approbation, Jane executed a few fantastic steps as she trilled.

French architect (1825-1898)

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night, Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night!” joyously caroled Jane Pellew, who stood peering over Ruth’s shoulder.

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

From this reading Four days had elapsed since the posting of Ruth’s letter to her cousin, and the seven friends had been impatiently awaiting a reply.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

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

From this reading Four days had elapsed since the posting of Ruth’s letter to her cousin, and the seven friends had been impatiently awaiting a reply.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading Four days had elapsed since the posting of Ruth’s letter to her cousin, and the seven friends had been impatiently awaiting a reply.

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

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

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

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

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

From this reading “Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night, Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night!” joyously caroled Jane Pellew, who stood peering over Ruth’s shoulder.

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

From this reading “Sing the rest of it, Janie,” called mischievous Frances from the stairs.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading “Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night, Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night!” joyously caroled Jane Pellew, who stood peering over Ruth’s shoulder.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

the literary culture

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

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

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading “Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night, Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night!” joyously caroled Jane Pellew, who stood peering over Ruth’s shoulder.

naughtily or annoyingly playful

From this reading “Sing the rest of it, Janie,” called mischievous Frances from the stairs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Four days had elapsed since the posting of Ruth’s letter to her cousin, and the seven friends had been impatiently awaiting a reply.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

above and across; more than

From this reading “Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night, Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night!” joyously caroled Jane Pellew, who stood peering over Ruth’s shoulder.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading “Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night, Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night!” joyously caroled Jane Pellew, who stood peering over Ruth’s shoulder.

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

From this reading “Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night, Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night!” joyously caroled Jane Pellew, who stood peering over Ruth’s shoulder.

of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

From this reading Four days had elapsed since the posting of Ruth’s letter to her cousin, and the seven friends had been impatiently awaiting a reply.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading “Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night, Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night!” joyously caroled Jane Pellew, who stood peering over Ruth’s shoulder.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Four days had elapsed since the posting of Ruth’s letter to her cousin, and the seven friends had been impatiently awaiting a reply.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading “Sing the rest of it, Janie,” called mischievous Frances from the stairs.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Four days had elapsed since the posting of Ruth’s letter to her cousin, and the seven friends had been impatiently awaiting a reply.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Four days had elapsed since the posting of Ruth’s letter to her cousin, and the seven friends had been impatiently awaiting a reply.

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

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading “Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night, Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night!” joyously caroled Jane Pellew, who stood peering over Ruth’s shoulder.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Four days had elapsed since the posting of Ruth’s letter to her cousin, and the seven friends had been impatiently awaiting a reply.

deliver by singing

From this reading “Sing the rest of it, Janie,” called mischievous Frances from the stairs.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading “Sing the rest of it, Janie,” called mischievous Frances from the stairs.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading By way of expressing further approbation, Jane executed a few fantastic steps as she trilled.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night, Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night!” joyously caroled Jane Pellew, who stood peering over Ruth’s shoulder.

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

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

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

From this reading “Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night, Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night!” joyously caroled Jane Pellew, who stood peering over Ruth’s shoulder.

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

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

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

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

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

From this reading “Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night, Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night!” joyously caroled Jane Pellew, who stood peering over Ruth’s shoulder.

uttered with a trill

From this reading By way of expressing further approbation, Jane executed a few fantastic steps as she trilled.

in a triumphant manner

From this reading THREE LETTERS “Here it is!” exclaimed Ruth Garnier as she bent an earnest scrutiny on the bulletin board in the hall and triumphantly plucked from it the fateful letter, addressed to herself in Marian’s familiar hand.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading By way of expressing further approbation, Jane executed a few fantastic steps as she trilled.

which person or people

From this reading “Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night, Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night!” joyously caroled Jane Pellew, who stood peering over Ruth’s shoulder.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night, Get you ready, there’s a meeting here to-night!” joyously caroled Jane Pellew, who stood peering over Ruth’s shoulder.