Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Miss Seymour had added up after each show the amount taken in at the door of the tent.

later than; following

From this reading Miss Seymour had added up after each show the amount taken in at the door of the tent.

a quantity of money

From this reading Miss Seymour had added up after each show the amount taken in at the door of the tent.

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

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.

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

From this reading Before the lights were put out and the booths were dismantled she was ready to announce to the committee the sum total of the radio tent's earnings.

make known; make an announcement

From this reading Before the lights were put out and the booths were dismantled she was ready to announce to the committee the sum total of the radio tent's earnings.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

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

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Miss Seymour had added up after each show the amount taken in at the door of the tent.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.

a shop where a variety of goods are sold

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the lights were put out and the booths were dismantled she was ready to announce to the committee the sum total of the radio tent's earnings.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

plural of “booth” — a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

From this reading Before the lights were put out and the booths were dismantled she was ready to announce to the committee the sum total of the radio tent's earnings.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

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

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Before the lights were put out and the booths were dismantled she was ready to announce to the committee the sum total of the radio tent's earnings.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.

the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

torn down and broken up

From this reading Before the lights were put out and the booths were dismantled she was ready to announce to the committee the sum total of the radio tent's earnings.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Miss Seymour had added up after each show the amount taken in at the door of the tent.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Miss Seymour had added up after each show the amount taken in at the door of the tent.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Before the lights were put out and the booths were dismantled she was ready to announce to the committee the sum total of the radio tent's earnings.

one or the other of two

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.

something considered choice to eat

From this reading "Goody!

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

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

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

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

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

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Before the lights were put out and the booths were dismantled she was ready to announce to the committee the sum total of the radio tent's earnings.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.

engage in

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Seymour had added up after each show the amount taken in at the door of the tent.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

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

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Seymour had added up after each show the amount taken in at the door of the tent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

sweetened beverage of diluted orange juice

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Before the lights were put out and the booths were dismantled she was ready to announce to the committee the sum total of the radio tent's earnings.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Before the lights were put out and the booths were dismantled she was ready to announce to the committee the sum total of the radio tent's earnings.

medium for communication

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

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

From this reading Before the lights were put out and the booths were dismantled she was ready to announce to the committee the sum total of the radio tent's earnings.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.

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

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)

From this reading Miss Seymour had added up after each show the amount taken in at the door of the tent.

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

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

a quantity of money

From this reading Before the lights were put out and the booths were dismantled she was ready to announce to the committee the sum total of the radio tent's earnings.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Miss Seymour had added up after each show the amount taken in at the door of the tent.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Miss Seymour had added up after each show the amount taken in at the door of the tent.

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

From this reading Before the lights were put out and the booths were dismantled she was ready to announce to the committee the sum total of the radio tent's earnings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

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

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

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

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading Before the lights were put out and the booths were dismantled she was ready to announce to the committee the sum total of the radio tent's earnings.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.

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

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

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

From this reading Before the lights were put out and the booths were dismantled she was ready to announce to the committee the sum total of the radio tent's earnings.

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

From this reading Before the lights were put out and the booths were dismantled she was ready to announce to the committee the sum total of the radio tent's earnings.

at the time that

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.

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

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading JEALOUSY Jessie Norwood had not much personal desire to "beat" either Belle Ringold or any other worker for the bazaar; but she confessed to a hope that the radio show had helped largely to make up the deficit in church income for which the bazaar had been intended.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading That will beat Belle, sure as you live," Amy cried when she heard it, and dragged Jessie away across the lawn to hear the report of the sum taken from the cash-drawer under the orangeade counter.