Chapter XVI

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

From this reading “The goodness knows, Sally Maltby an’ her mother was as poor as Job’s turkey—an’ they say _he_ was sartain-sure a lean fowl.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

go together

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

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From this reading MORE MYSTERIES Some of Miss Ann Titus’ gossip was not unkindly, and some of it amused Ruth and Agnes very much.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading MORE MYSTERIES Some of Miss Ann Titus’ gossip was not unkindly, and some of it amused Ruth and Agnes very much.

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

From this reading “The goodness knows, Sally Maltby an’ her mother was as poor as Job’s turkey—an’ they say _he_ was sartain-sure a lean fowl.

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

From this reading MORE MYSTERIES Some of Miss Ann Titus’ gossip was not unkindly, and some of it amused Ruth and Agnes very much.

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From this reading MORE MYSTERIES Some of Miss Ann Titus’ gossip was not unkindly, and some of it amused Ruth and Agnes very much.

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

From this reading “I remember when old Mr. Stower married Mrs. Maltby,” said the busy Miss Titus, nodding vigorously as she snipped and talked at the same time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “I remember when old Mr. Stower married Mrs. Maltby,” said the busy Miss Titus, nodding vigorously as she snipped and talked at the same time.

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

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was as great a change in their sarcumstances when they came to the ol’ Corner House to live, as though they’d been translated straight to the pearly gates—meanin’ no irreverence.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading “I remember when old Mr. Stower married Mrs. Maltby,” said the busy Miss Titus, nodding vigorously as she snipped and talked at the same time.

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

From this reading It was as great a change in their sarcumstances when they came to the ol’ Corner House to live, as though they’d been translated straight to the pearly gates—meanin’ no irreverence.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading It was as great a change in their sarcumstances when they came to the ol’ Corner House to live, as though they’d been translated straight to the pearly gates—meanin’ no irreverence.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading “The goodness knows, Sally Maltby an’ her mother was as poor as Job’s turkey—an’ they say _he_ was sartain-sure a lean fowl.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading It was as great a change in their sarcumstances when they came to the ol’ Corner House to live, as though they’d been translated straight to the pearly gates—meanin’ no irreverence.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading “The goodness knows, Sally Maltby an’ her mother was as poor as Job’s turkey—an’ they say _he_ was sartain-sure a lean fowl.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading MORE MYSTERIES Some of Miss Ann Titus’ gossip was not unkindly, and some of it amused Ruth and Agnes very much.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was as great a change in their sarcumstances when they came to the ol’ Corner House to live, as though they’d been translated straight to the pearly gates—meanin’ no irreverence.

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

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

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

From this reading “The goodness knows, Sally Maltby an’ her mother was as poor as Job’s turkey—an’ they say _he_ was sartain-sure a lean fowl.

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

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

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

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

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

From this reading “I remember when old Mr. Stower married Mrs. Maltby,” said the busy Miss Titus, nodding vigorously as she snipped and talked at the same time.

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

From this reading It was as great a change in their sarcumstances when they came to the ol’ Corner House to live, as though they’d been translated straight to the pearly gates—meanin’ no irreverence.

an irreverent mental attitude

From this reading It was as great a change in their sarcumstances when they came to the ol’ Corner House to live, as though they’d been translated straight to the pearly gates—meanin’ no irreverence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MORE MYSTERIES Some of Miss Ann Titus’ gossip was not unkindly, and some of it amused Ruth and Agnes very much.

possessive form of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading “The goodness knows, Sally Maltby an’ her mother was as poor as Job’s turkey—an’ they say _he_ was sartain-sure a lean fowl.

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From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading “The goodness knows, Sally Maltby an’ her mother was as poor as Job’s turkey—an’ they say _he_ was sartain-sure a lean fowl.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading “The goodness knows, Sally Maltby an’ her mother was as poor as Job’s turkey—an’ they say _he_ was sartain-sure a lean fowl.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It was as great a change in their sarcumstances when they came to the ol’ Corner House to live, as though they’d been translated straight to the pearly gates—meanin’ no irreverence.

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

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

joined in matrimony

From this reading “I remember when old Mr. Stower married Mrs. Maltby,” said the busy Miss Titus, nodding vigorously as she snipped and talked at the same time.

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From this reading It was as great a change in their sarcumstances when they came to the ol’ Corner House to live, as though they’d been translated straight to the pearly gates—meanin’ no irreverence.

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

From this reading MORE MYSTERIES Some of Miss Ann Titus’ gossip was not unkindly, and some of it amused Ruth and Agnes very much.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading MORE MYSTERIES Some of Miss Ann Titus’ gossip was not unkindly, and some of it amused Ruth and Agnes very much.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading “The goodness knows, Sally Maltby an’ her mother was as poor as Job’s turkey—an’ they say _he_ was sartain-sure a lean fowl.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “I remember when old Mr. Stower married Mrs. Maltby,” said the busy Miss Titus, nodding vigorously as she snipped and talked at the same time.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “I remember when old Mr. Stower married Mrs. Maltby,” said the busy Miss Titus, nodding vigorously as she snipped and talked at the same time.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading MORE MYSTERIES Some of Miss Ann Titus’ gossip was not unkindly, and some of it amused Ruth and Agnes very much.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading MORE MYSTERIES Some of Miss Ann Titus’ gossip was not unkindly, and some of it amused Ruth and Agnes very much.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

not any; not one

From this reading It was as great a change in their sarcumstances when they came to the ol’ Corner House to live, as though they’d been translated straight to the pearly gates—meanin’ no irreverence.

having branches or flower heads that bend downward

From this reading “I remember when old Mr. Stower married Mrs. Maltby,” said the busy Miss Titus, nodding vigorously as she snipped and talked at the same time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MORE MYSTERIES Some of Miss Ann Titus’ gossip was not unkindly, and some of it amused Ruth and Agnes very much.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MORE MYSTERIES Some of Miss Ann Titus’ gossip was not unkindly, and some of it amused Ruth and Agnes very much.

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From this reading It was as great a change in their sarcumstances when they came to the ol’ Corner House to live, as though they’d been translated straight to the pearly gates—meanin’ no irreverence.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “I remember when old Mr. Stower married Mrs. Maltby,” said the busy Miss Titus, nodding vigorously as she snipped and talked at the same time.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

of a white the color of pearls

From this reading It was as great a change in their sarcumstances when they came to the ol’ Corner House to live, as though they’d been translated straight to the pearly gates—meanin’ no irreverence.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “The goodness knows, Sally Maltby an’ her mother was as poor as Job’s turkey—an’ they say _he_ was sartain-sure a lean fowl.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

To recall to mind.

From this reading “I remember when old Mr. Stower married Mrs. Maltby,” said the busy Miss Titus, nodding vigorously as she snipped and talked at the same time.

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

From this reading MORE MYSTERIES Some of Miss Ann Titus’ gossip was not unkindly, and some of it amused Ruth and Agnes very much.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I remember when old Mr. Stower married Mrs. Maltby,” said the busy Miss Titus, nodding vigorously as she snipped and talked at the same time.

witty remark

From this reading “The goodness knows, Sally Maltby an’ her mother was as poor as Job’s turkey—an’ they say _he_ was sartain-sure a lean fowl.

Identical; not different.

From this reading “I remember when old Mr. Stower married Mrs. Maltby,” said the busy Miss Titus, nodding vigorously as she snipped and talked at the same time.

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

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

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

From this reading It was as great a change in their sarcumstances when they came to the ol’ Corner House to live, as though they’d been translated straight to the pearly gates—meanin’ no irreverence.

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

From this reading “The goodness knows, Sally Maltby an’ her mother was as poor as Job’s turkey—an’ they say _he_ was sartain-sure a lean fowl.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

express in words

From this reading “The goodness knows, Sally Maltby an’ her mother was as poor as Job’s turkey—an’ they say _he_ was sartain-sure a lean fowl.

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

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

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

From this reading “I remember when old Mr. Stower married Mrs. Maltby,” said the busy Miss Titus, nodding vigorously as she snipped and talked at the same time.

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

From this reading MORE MYSTERIES Some of Miss Ann Titus’ gossip was not unkindly, and some of it amused Ruth and Agnes very much.

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

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

successive (without a break)

From this reading It was as great a change in their sarcumstances when they came to the ol’ Corner House to live, as though they’d been translated straight to the pearly gates—meanin’ no irreverence.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading “I remember when old Mr. Stower married Mrs. Maltby,” said the busy Miss Titus, nodding vigorously as she snipped and talked at the same time.

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

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was as great a change in their sarcumstances when they came to the ol’ Corner House to live, as though they’d been translated straight to the pearly gates—meanin’ no irreverence.

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

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

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

From this reading It was as great a change in their sarcumstances when they came to the ol’ Corner House to live, as though they’d been translated straight to the pearly gates—meanin’ no irreverence.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was as great a change in their sarcumstances when they came to the ol’ Corner House to live, as though they’d been translated straight to the pearly gates—meanin’ no irreverence.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “I remember when old Mr. Stower married Mrs. Maltby,” said the busy Miss Titus, nodding vigorously as she snipped and talked at the same time.

a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul

From this reading MORE MYSTERIES Some of Miss Ann Titus’ gossip was not unkindly, and some of it amused Ruth and Agnes very much.

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

From this reading It was as great a change in their sarcumstances when they came to the ol’ Corner House to live, as though they’d been translated straight to the pearly gates—meanin’ no irreverence.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading It was as great a change in their sarcumstances when they came to the ol’ Corner House to live, as though they’d been translated straight to the pearly gates—meanin’ no irreverence.

large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading “The goodness knows, Sally Maltby an’ her mother was as poor as Job’s turkey—an’ they say _he_ was sartain-sure a lean fowl.

lacking in sympathy and kindness

From this reading MORE MYSTERIES Some of Miss Ann Titus’ gossip was not unkindly, and some of it amused Ruth and Agnes very much.

precisely as stated

From this reading MORE MYSTERIES Some of Miss Ann Titus’ gossip was not unkindly, and some of it amused Ruth and Agnes very much.

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

From this reading “I remember when old Mr. Stower married Mrs. Maltby,” said the busy Miss Titus, nodding vigorously as she snipped and talked at the same time.

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

From this reading MORE MYSTERIES Some of Miss Ann Titus’ gossip was not unkindly, and some of it amused Ruth and Agnes very much.

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

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

at the time that

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

which person or people

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.

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

From this reading Miss Titus had known Aunt Sarah when they were both young girls and what she told the Corner House girls about Miss Maltby, who had taken the name of “Stower” of her own accord, satisfied much of the curiosity the older Kenway girls felt regarding Aunt Sarah and her affairs.