Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading Looking out of the window by which she sat, and biting off a thread reflectively, the housekeeper said:

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

From this reading But Mrs. MacCall and Aunt Sarah were sitting together sewing in the latter's big front room over the dining-room of the Corner House.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Uncle Rufus was too lame to have followed the dog catchers' van in any case, had he seen the capture of their pet.

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

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

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

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

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

From this reading "It's on my mind, Miss Maltby, that our Ruth is not so chirpy as she used to be."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But Mrs. MacCall and Aunt Sarah were sitting together sewing in the latter's big front room over the dining-room of the Corner House.

capable of wounding

From this reading Looking out of the window by which she sat, and biting off a thread reflectively, the housekeeper said:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Mrs. MacCall and Aunt Sarah were sitting together sewing in the latter's big front room over the dining-room of the Corner House.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Looking out of the window by which she sat, and biting off a thread reflectively, the housekeeper said:

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Uncle Rufus was too lame to have followed the dog catchers' van in any case, had he seen the capture of their pet.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Uncle Rufus was too lame to have followed the dog catchers' van in any case, had he seen the capture of their pet.

plural of “catcher” — (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher

From this reading Uncle Rufus was too lame to have followed the dog catchers' van in any case, had he seen the capture of their pet.

(birds or insects) characterized by or tending to chirp

From this reading "It's on my mind, Miss Maltby, that our Ruth is not so chirpy as she used to be."

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading But Mrs. MacCall and Aunt Sarah were sitting together sewing in the latter's big front room over the dining-room of the Corner House.

a room used for dining

From this reading But Mrs. MacCall and Aunt Sarah were sitting together sewing in the latter's big front room over the dining-room of the Corner House.

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus was too lame to have followed the dog catchers' van in any case, had he seen the capture of their pet.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

third-person singular of “engage” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus was too lame to have followed the dog catchers' van in any case, had he seen the capture of their pet.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading But Mrs. MacCall and Aunt Sarah were sitting together sewing in the latter's big front room over the dining-room of the Corner House.

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus was too lame to have followed the dog catchers' van in any case, had he seen the capture of their pet.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Uncle Rufus was too lame to have followed the dog catchers' van in any case, had he seen the capture of their pet.

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus was too lame to have followed the dog catchers' van in any case, had he seen the capture of their pet.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading Looking out of the window by which she sat, and biting off a thread reflectively, the housekeeper said:

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus was too lame to have followed the dog catchers' van in any case, had he seen the capture of their pet.

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

From this reading "It's on my mind, Miss Maltby, that our Ruth is not so chirpy as she used to be."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

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From this reading "It's on my mind, Miss Maltby, that our Ruth is not so chirpy as she used to be."

(Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

someone who doesn't understand what is going on

From this reading Uncle Rufus was too lame to have followed the dog catchers' van in any case, had he seen the capture of their pet.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading But Mrs. MacCall and Aunt Sarah were sitting together sewing in the latter's big front room over the dining-room of the Corner House.

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

From this reading Looking out of the window by which she sat, and biting off a thread reflectively, the housekeeper said:

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

From this reading But Mrs. MacCall and Aunt Sarah were sitting together sewing in the latter's big front room over the dining-room of the Corner House.

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

From this reading "It's on my mind, Miss Maltby, that our Ruth is not so chirpy as she used to be."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "It's on my mind, Miss Maltby, that our Ruth is not so chirpy as she used to be."

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

From this reading "It's on my mind, Miss Maltby, that our Ruth is not so chirpy as she used to be."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading But Mrs. MacCall and Aunt Sarah were sitting together sewing in the latter's big front room over the dining-room of the Corner House.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "It's on my mind, Miss Maltby, that our Ruth is not so chirpy as she used to be."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "It's on my mind, Miss Maltby, that our Ruth is not so chirpy as she used to be."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Uncle Rufus was too lame to have followed the dog catchers' van in any case, had he seen the capture of their pet.

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

From this reading Looking out of the window by which she sat, and biting off a thread reflectively, the housekeeper said:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "It's on my mind, Miss Maltby, that our Ruth is not so chirpy as she used to be."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "It's on my mind, Miss Maltby, that our Ruth is not so chirpy as she used to be."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Looking out of the window by which she sat, and biting off a thread reflectively, the housekeeper said:

above and across; more than

From this reading But Mrs. MacCall and Aunt Sarah were sitting together sewing in the latter's big front room over the dining-room of the Corner House.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading Uncle Rufus was too lame to have followed the dog catchers' van in any case, had he seen the capture of their pet.

in a reflective manner

From this reading Looking out of the window by which she sat, and biting off a thread reflectively, the housekeeper said:

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

From this reading But Mrs. MacCall and Aunt Sarah were sitting together sewing in the latter's big front room over the dining-room of the Corner House.

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

From this reading Uncle Rufus was too lame to have followed the dog catchers' van in any case, had he seen the capture of their pet.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading But Mrs. MacCall and Aunt Sarah were sitting together sewing in the latter's big front room over the dining-room of the Corner House.

possessive form of “sarah” — (Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

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

From this reading Looking out of the window by which she sat, and biting off a thread reflectively, the housekeeper said:

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Uncle Rufus was too lame to have followed the dog catchers' van in any case, had he seen the capture of their pet.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading But Mrs. MacCall and Aunt Sarah were sitting together sewing in the latter's big front room over the dining-room of the Corner House.

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

From this reading Looking out of the window by which she sat, and biting off a thread reflectively, the housekeeper said:

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading But Mrs. MacCall and Aunt Sarah were sitting together sewing in the latter's big front room over the dining-room of the Corner House.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "It's on my mind, Miss Maltby, that our Ruth is not so chirpy as she used to be."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It's on my mind, Miss Maltby, that our Ruth is not so chirpy as she used to be."

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

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Uncle Rufus was too lame to have followed the dog catchers' van in any case, had he seen the capture of their pet.

a special situation

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading Looking out of the window by which she sat, and biting off a thread reflectively, the housekeeper said:

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

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading But Mrs. MacCall and Aunt Sarah were sitting together sewing in the latter's big front room over the dining-room of the Corner House.

male cat

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Uncle Rufus was too lame to have followed the dog catchers' van in any case, had he seen the capture of their pet.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Uncle Rufus was too lame to have followed the dog catchers' van in any case, had he seen the capture of their pet.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "It's on my mind, Miss Maltby, that our Ruth is not so chirpy as she used to be."

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Uncle Rufus was too lame to have followed the dog catchers' van in any case, had he seen the capture of their pet.

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

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

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

From this reading But Mrs. MacCall and Aunt Sarah were sitting together sewing in the latter's big front room over the dining-room of the Corner House.

at the time that

From this reading IT ENGAGES AUNT SARAH'S ATTENTION Ruth, as has been said, was away from the house when this dreadful thing happened to Tom Jonah.

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

From this reading Looking out of the window by which she sat, and biting off a thread reflectively, the housekeeper said:

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Looking out of the window by which she sat, and biting off a thread reflectively, the housekeeper said: