Chapter XXV

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

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

having companions or an escort

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

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

From this reading Miss Blossom's father, an organ tuner by profession, visited many towns in the course of a year.

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

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Of course the very first thing she did was to ask for her young friends.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

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From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

completely happy and contented

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

produce or yield flowers

From this reading In order to procure the needed funds, they had rented a room to a charming young woman named Miss Blossom.

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From this reading Miss Blossom's father, an organ tuner by profession, visited many towns in the course of a year.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Miss Blossom's father, an organ tuner by profession, visited many towns in the course of a year.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

plural of “castaway” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading In order to procure the needed funds, they had rented a room to a charming young woman named Miss Blossom.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

a small house with a single story

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Miss Blossom's father, an organ tuner by profession, visited many towns in the course of a year.

any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

a female human offspring

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

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

From this reading Of course the very first thing she did was to ask for her young friends.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Miss Blossom's father, an organ tuner by profession, visited many towns in the course of a year.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Of course the very first thing she did was to ask for her young friends.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

set up or found

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

many times at short intervals

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

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

From this reading Of course the very first thing she did was to ask for her young friends.

assets in the form of money

From this reading In order to procure the needed funds, they had rented a room to a charming young woman named Miss Blossom.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

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

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

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

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

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

From this reading Of course the very first thing she did was to ask for her young friends.

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

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

the work of cleaning and running a house

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

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

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

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

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

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

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

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

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

imaginative intellectual play

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

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 Miss Blossom's father, an organ tuner by profession, visited many towns in the course of a year.

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

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

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

From this reading In order to procure the needed funds, they had rented a room to a charming young woman named Miss Blossom.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

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

From this reading In order to procure the needed funds, they had rented a room to a charming young woman named Miss Blossom.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading In order to procure the needed funds, they had rented a room to a charming young woman named Miss Blossom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In order to procure the needed funds, they had rented a room to a charming young woman named Miss Blossom.

a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function

From this reading Miss Blossom's father, an organ tuner by profession, visited many towns in the course of a year.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

get by special effort

From this reading In order to procure the needed funds, they had rented a room to a charming young woman named Miss Blossom.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Miss Blossom's father, an organ tuner by profession, visited many towns in the course of a year.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

past form of “rent” — let for money

From this reading In order to procure the needed funds, they had rented a room to a charming young woman named Miss Blossom.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

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

From this reading In order to procure the needed funds, they had rented a room to a charming young woman named Miss Blossom.

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

From this reading Of course the very first thing she did was to ask for her young friends.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

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

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

not in physical motion

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

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

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A Mutual Friend DURING the blissful summer that Jean, Bettie, Mabel, and Marjory had spent in Dandelion Cottage, and before the coming of Henrietta, the little girls had frequently found themselves in need of real money for their make-believe housekeeping.

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

From this reading In order to procure the needed funds, they had rented a room to a charming young woman named Miss Blossom.

a special situation

From this reading Of course the very first thing she did was to ask for her young friends.

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

From this reading In order to procure the needed funds, they had rented a room to a charming young woman named Miss Blossom.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Miss Blossom's father, an organ tuner by profession, visited many towns in the course of a year.

someone who tunes pianos

From this reading Miss Blossom's father, an organ tuner by profession, visited many towns in the course of a year.

precisely as stated

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Miss Blossom's father, an organ tuner by profession, visited many towns in the course of a year.

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

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

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

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

during the time that

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In order to procure the needed funds, they had rented a room to a charming young woman named Miss Blossom.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading In July, while the castaways were still in camp, some portion of the Presbyterian organ in Lakeville went wrong; and skilful Mr. Blossom, summoned to that town to repair it, was accompanied by his very pleasant daughter.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Miss Blossom's father, an organ tuner by profession, visited many towns in the course of a year.

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

From this reading In order to procure the needed funds, they had rented a room to a charming young woman named Miss Blossom.