Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Hortense accepted gladly and ran to inform Andy of the invitation and that nut cake with chocolate icing had been especially made for the occasion.

-ing 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 "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

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

From this reading Hortense accepted gladly and ran to inform Andy of the invitation and that nut cake with chocolate icing had been especially made for the occasion.

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

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

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

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Hortense accepted gladly and ran to inform Andy of the invitation and that nut cake with chocolate icing had been especially made for the occasion.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading At four o'clock Andy and Hortense, in their best bib and tucker and with clean smiling faces, knocked at the door of the little cottage beyond the orchard where lived Fergus and Mary.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading At four o'clock Andy and Hortense, in their best bib and tucker and with clean smiling faces, knocked at the door of the little cottage beyond the orchard where lived Fergus and Mary.

top part of an apron; covering the chest

From this reading At four o'clock Andy and Hortense, in their best bib and tucker and with clean smiling faces, knocked at the door of the little cottage beyond the orchard where lived Fergus and Mary.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading Hortense accepted gladly and ran to inform Andy of the invitation and that nut cake with chocolate icing had been especially made for the occasion.

a multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Fergus lighted his pipe, drew his chair a little closer to the hearth, and related the story of _Shamus the Harper_.

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading Hortense accepted gladly and ran to inform Andy of the invitation and that nut cake with chocolate icing had been especially made for the occasion.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading At four o'clock Andy and Hortense, in their best bib and tucker and with clean smiling faces, knocked at the door of the little cottage beyond the orchard where lived Fergus and Mary.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Fergus lighted his pipe, drew his chair a little closer to the hearth, and related the story of _Shamus the Harper_.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

a small house with a single story

From this reading At four o'clock Andy and Hortense, in their best bib and tucker and with clean smiling faces, knocked at the door of the little cottage beyond the orchard where lived Fergus and Mary.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

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

From this reading At four o'clock Andy and Hortense, in their best bib and tucker and with clean smiling faces, knocked at the door of the little cottage beyond the orchard where lived Fergus and Mary.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Fergus lighted his pipe, drew his chair a little closer to the hearth, and related the story of _Shamus the Harper_.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Hortense accepted gladly and ran to inform Andy of the invitation and that nut cake with chocolate icing had been especially made for the occasion.

divisible by two

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading At four o'clock Andy and Hortense, in their best bib and tucker and with clean smiling faces, knocked at the door of the little cottage beyond the orchard where lived Fergus and Mary.

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

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hortense accepted gladly and ran to inform Andy of the invitation and that nut cake with chocolate icing had been especially made for the occasion.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

in a willing manner

From this reading Hortense accepted gladly and ran to inform Andy of the invitation and that nut cake with chocolate icing had been especially made for the occasion.

death of a person

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

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

From this reading Hortense accepted gladly and ran to inform Andy of the invitation and that nut cake with chocolate icing had been especially made for the occasion.

someone who plays the harp

From this reading Fergus lighted his pipe, drew his chair a little closer to the hearth, and related the story of _Shamus the Harper_.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Fergus lighted his pipe, drew his chair a little closer to the hearth, and related the story of _Shamus the Harper_.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

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

From this reading Fergus lighted his pipe, drew his chair a little closer to the hearth, and related the story of _Shamus the Harper_.

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

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

the formation of frost or ice on a surface

From this reading Hortense accepted gladly and ran to inform Andy of the invitation and that nut cake with chocolate icing had been especially made for the occasion.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

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

From this reading At four o'clock Andy and Hortense, in their best bib and tucker and with clean smiling faces, knocked at the door of the little cottage beyond the orchard where lived Fergus and Mary.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading Hortense accepted gladly and ran to inform Andy of the invitation and that nut cake with chocolate icing had been especially made for the occasion.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Hortense accepted gladly and ran to inform Andy of the invitation and that nut cake with chocolate icing had been especially made for the occasion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

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

From this reading At four o'clock Andy and Hortense, in their best bib and tucker and with clean smiling faces, knocked at the door of the little cottage beyond the orchard where lived Fergus and Mary.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

set afire or burning

From this reading Fergus lighted his pipe, drew his chair a little closer to the hearth, and related the story of _Shamus the Harper_.

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

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading At four o'clock Andy and Hortense, in their best bib and tucker and with clean smiling faces, knocked at the door of the little cottage beyond the orchard where lived Fergus and Mary.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Hortense accepted gladly and ran to inform Andy of the invitation and that nut cake with chocolate icing had been especially made for the occasion.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

a particular point in time

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

the quantity that can be held in the mouth

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

usually large hard-shelled seed

From this reading Hortense accepted gladly and ran to inform Andy of the invitation and that nut cake with chocolate icing had been especially made for the occasion.

according to the clock

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Hortense accepted gladly and ran to inform Andy of the invitation and that nut cake with chocolate icing had been especially made for the occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading At four o'clock Andy and Hortense, in their best bib and tucker and with clean smiling faces, knocked at the door of the little cottage beyond the orchard where lived Fergus and Mary.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Fergus lighted his pipe, drew his chair a little closer to the hearth, and related the story of _Shamus the Harper_.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Hortense accepted gladly and ran to inform Andy of the invitation and that nut cake with chocolate icing had been especially made for the occasion.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading Fergus lighted his pipe, drew his chair a little closer to the hearth, and related the story of _Shamus the Harper_.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information

From this reading Fergus lighted his pipe, drew his chair a little closer to the hearth, and related the story of _Shamus the Harper_.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading At four o'clock Andy and Hortense, in their best bib and tucker and with clean smiling faces, knocked at the door of the little cottage beyond the orchard where lived Fergus and Mary.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

express in words

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hortense accepted gladly and ran to inform Andy of the invitation and that nut cake with chocolate icing had been especially made for the occasion.

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

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At four o'clock Andy and Hortense, in their best bib and tucker and with clean smiling faces, knocked at the door of the little cottage beyond the orchard where lived Fergus and Mary.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

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

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

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

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)

From this reading At four o'clock Andy and Hortense, in their best bib and tucker and with clean smiling faces, knocked at the door of the little cottage beyond the orchard where lived Fergus and Mary.

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

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

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

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

at the time that

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

in or at the place that

From this reading At four o'clock Andy and Hortense, in their best bib and tucker and with clean smiling faces, knocked at the door of the little cottage beyond the orchard where lived Fergus and Mary.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The tea was all that could be asked for in variety and quantity, and it was quite evident when Hortense and Andy had finished with it that if they ate even a mouthful of supper later, they would be taking a grave risk of bad dreams and castor oil.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "_... there should be Little People up the mountain yonder...._" "If you will come to tea at four o'clock, Fergus will tell you a story of the Little People," said Mary to Hortense, adding as Hortense hesitated a moment, "Bring Andy with you."