Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading A WARNING But the girl did not have to decide the problem, for the young man solved it for her.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "I am afraid I should have had rather an uncomfortable time of it but for you."

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

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

side by side

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "You were awfully kind the other day and, I am much obliged to you," he said a trifle awkwardly, but with gracious intention.

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

From this reading "I am afraid I should have had rather an uncomfortable time of it but for you."

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

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

used as intensifiers

From this reading "You were awfully kind the other day and, I am much obliged to you," he said a trifle awkwardly, but with gracious intention.

in an awkward manner

From this reading "You were awfully kind the other day and, I am much obliged to you," he said a trifle awkwardly, but with gracious intention.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A WARNING But the girl did not have to decide the problem, for the young man solved it for her.

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

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

clothing in general

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

a slight indication

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "You were awfully kind the other day and, I am much obliged to you," he said a trifle awkwardly, but with gracious intention.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading A WARNING But the girl did not have to decide the problem, for the young man solved it for her.

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

From this reading A WARNING But the girl did not have to decide the problem, for the young man solved it for her.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A WARNING But the girl did not have to decide the problem, for the young man solved it for her.

a young female

From this reading A WARNING But the girl did not have to decide the problem, for the young man solved it for her.

the act of giving

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

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

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading "You were awfully kind the other day and, I am much obliged to you," he said a trifle awkwardly, but with gracious intention.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

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

From this reading "I am afraid I should have had rather an uncomfortable time of it but for you."

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A WARNING But the girl did not have to decide the problem, for the young man solved it for her.

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

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

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

From this reading A WARNING But the girl did not have to decide the problem, for the young man solved it for her.

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

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

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

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

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

From this reading "You were awfully kind the other day and, I am much obliged to you," he said a trifle awkwardly, but with gracious intention.

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

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading "You were awfully kind the other day and, I am much obliged to you," he said a trifle awkwardly, but with gracious intention.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A WARNING But the girl did not have to decide the problem, for the young man solved it for her.

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "You were awfully kind the other day and, I am much obliged to you," he said a trifle awkwardly, but with gracious intention.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

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

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

a midday meal

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A WARNING But the girl did not have to decide the problem, for the young man solved it for her.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A WARNING But the girl did not have to decide the problem, for the young man solved it for her.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading "You were awfully kind the other day and, I am much obliged to you," he said a trifle awkwardly, but with gracious intention.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "You were awfully kind the other day and, I am much obliged to you," he said a trifle awkwardly, but with gracious intention.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

above and across; more than

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

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

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading A WARNING But the girl did not have to decide the problem, for the young man solved it for her.

on the contrary

From this reading "I am afraid I should have had rather an uncomfortable time of it but for you."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You were awfully kind the other day and, I am much obliged to you," he said a trifle awkwardly, but with gracious intention.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

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

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I am afraid I should have had rather an uncomfortable time of it but for you."

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

in a grave and sedate manner

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

explained or answered

From this reading A WARNING But the girl did not have to decide the problem, for the young man solved it for her.

express in speech

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

make square

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

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

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

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

From this reading A WARNING But the girl did not have to decide the problem, for the young man solved it for her.

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

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "I am afraid I should have had rather an uncomfortable time of it but for you."

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

From this reading A WARNING But the girl did not have to decide the problem, for the young man solved it for her.

in the direction of

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading "You were awfully kind the other day and, I am much obliged to you," he said a trifle awkwardly, but with gracious intention.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading "I am afraid I should have had rather an uncomfortable time of it but for you."

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

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

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

a message informing of danger

From this reading A WARNING But the girl did not have to decide the problem, for the young man solved it for her.

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

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

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

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

at the time that

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

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

From this reading They were in the midst of luncheon, which was spread out on a vast table-cloth covering ten or fifteen square feet of ground, when he arose solemnly and bearing his plate in his hand came over and sat down on the grass alongside of Polly.

during the time that

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In his khaki uniform, with his hair, skin and clothes so much the same color, he was far less countrified, indeed, almost good looking the girl conceded to herself, while waiting for him to speak first, giving her the clue to his attitude toward her.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You were awfully kind the other day and, I am much obliged to you," he said a trifle awkwardly, but with gracious intention.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A WARNING But the girl did not have to decide the problem, for the young man solved it for her.