Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading A COASTING PARTY.

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

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It seemed that everything she did brought down the wrath of her aunt in some way or another.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading It seemed that everything she did brought down the wrath of her aunt in some way or another.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

for the reason that

From this reading Then there was a scene with Aunt Phoebe because she had brought the bees in.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It seemed that everything she did brought down the wrath of her aunt in some way or another.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The memory of that happy day sustained Hinpoha through many of the trials that came to her in the days that followed.

biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading A COASTING PARTY.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The memory of that happy day sustained Hinpoha through many of the trials that came to her in the days that followed.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The memory of that happy day sustained Hinpoha through many of the trials that came to her in the days that followed.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It seemed that everything she did brought down the wrath of her aunt in some way or another.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It seemed that everything she did brought down the wrath of her aunt in some way or another.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading It seemed that everything she did brought down the wrath of her aunt in some way or another.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The memory of that happy day sustained Hinpoha through many of the trials that came to her in the days that followed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

the act of departing

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

an established custom

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

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

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The memory of that happy day sustained Hinpoha through many of the trials that came to her in the days that followed.

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

From this reading The memory of that happy day sustained Hinpoha through many of the trials that came to her in the days that followed.

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From this reading The memory of that happy day sustained Hinpoha through many of the trials that came to her in the days that followed.

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

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

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

From this reading The memory of that happy day sustained Hinpoha through many of the trials that came to her in the days that followed.

an occurrence of something

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed that everything she did brought down the wrath of her aunt in some way or another.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The memory of that happy day sustained Hinpoha through many of the trials that came to her in the days that followed.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading The memory of that happy day sustained Hinpoha through many of the trials that came to her in the days that followed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The memory of that happy day sustained Hinpoha through many of the trials that came to her in the days that followed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It seemed that everything she did brought down the wrath of her aunt in some way or another.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

above and across; more than

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

propel with a paddle

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

coated with paint

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A COASTING PARTY.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Then there was a scene with Aunt Phoebe because she had brought the bees in.

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

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

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

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Then there was a scene with Aunt Phoebe because she had brought the bees in.

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

From this reading It seemed that everything she did brought down the wrath of her aunt in some way or another.

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

From this reading It seemed that everything she did brought down the wrath of her aunt in some way or another.

having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It seemed that everything she did brought down the wrath of her aunt in some way or another.

having a supporting base

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading The memory of that happy day sustained Hinpoha through many of the trials that came to her in the days that followed.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The memory of that happy day sustained Hinpoha through many of the trials that came to her in the days that followed.

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

From this reading The memory of that happy day sustained Hinpoha through many of the trials that came to her in the days that followed.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then there was a scene with Aunt Phoebe because she had brought the bees in.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then there was a scene with Aunt Phoebe because she had brought the bees in.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The memory of that happy day sustained Hinpoha through many of the trials that came to her in the days that followed.

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

From this reading The memory of that happy day sustained Hinpoha through many of the trials that came to her in the days that followed.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading The memory of that happy day sustained Hinpoha through many of the trials that came to her in the days that followed.

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

From this reading Then there was a scene with Aunt Phoebe because she had brought the bees in.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It seemed that everything she did brought down the wrath of her aunt in some way or another.

which person or people

From this reading For instance, she left a bottle of bees standing on the table in her room, and Aunt Phoebe's dog Silky, who had been in the habit of going into the room and chewing Hinpoha's painted paddle, knocked the bottle over and let the bees out, getting badly stung in the process.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then there was a scene with Aunt Phoebe because she had brought the bees in.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading It seemed that everything she did brought down the wrath of her aunt in some way or another.