Chapter VI · Chapter 6

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

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

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

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

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"

-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Ruth came home from school to find Mr. Howbridge waiting for her in the sitting room with Tess, who had arrived some time before, entertaining him.

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

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Ruth came home from school to find Mr. Howbridge waiting for her in the sitting room with Tess, who had arrived some time before, entertaining him.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"

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

From this reading Ruth came home from school to find Mr. Howbridge waiting for her in the sitting room with Tess, who had arrived some time before, entertaining him.

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

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

without stop or interruption

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

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

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"

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

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

inflected form of “eavesdrop” — listen without the speaker's knowledge

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

either of two large African antelopes of the genus Taurotragus having short spirally twisted horns in both sexes

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

agreeably diverting

From this reading Ruth came home from school to find Mr. Howbridge waiting for her in the sitting room with Tess, who had arrived some time before, entertaining him.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

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

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Ruth came home from school to find Mr. Howbridge waiting for her in the sitting room with Tess, who had arrived some time before, entertaining him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ruth came home from school to find Mr. Howbridge waiting for her in the sitting room with Tess, who had arrived some time before, entertaining him.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

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

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"

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

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

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

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Ruth came home from school to find Mr. Howbridge waiting for her in the sitting room with Tess, who had arrived some time before, entertaining him.

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

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Ruth came home from school to find Mr. Howbridge waiting for her in the sitting room with Tess, who had arrived some time before, entertaining him.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

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

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"

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

From this reading Ruth came home from school to find Mr. Howbridge waiting for her in the sitting room with Tess, who had arrived some time before, entertaining him.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

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

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

and nothing more

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

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

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"

without good reason

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

in like or similar manner

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

hear with intention

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

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

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

a sermon on a moral or religious topic

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

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

From this reading Ruth came home from school to find Mr. Howbridge waiting for her in the sitting room with Tess, who had arrived some time before, entertaining him.

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

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

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

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"

express in words

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"

an educational institution

From this reading Ruth came home from school to find Mr. Howbridge waiting for her in the sitting room with Tess, who had arrived some time before, entertaining him.

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

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

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

From this reading Ruth came home from school to find Mr. Howbridge waiting for her in the sitting room with Tess, who had arrived some time before, entertaining him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

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

From this reading Ruth came home from school to find Mr. Howbridge waiting for her in the sitting room with Tess, who had arrived some time before, entertaining him.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

not in physical motion

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

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

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

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

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"

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

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Ruth came home from school to find Mr. Howbridge waiting for her in the sitting room with Tess, who had arrived some time before, entertaining him.

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

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

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

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

in the direction of

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

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

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"

on a floor above

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

precisely as stated

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Ruth came home from school to find Mr. Howbridge waiting for her in the sitting room with Tess, who had arrived some time before, entertaining him.

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

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

at the time that

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

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

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

during the time that

From this reading As the door was open into the hall, Ruth heard the murmur of their voices while she was still upstairs at her toilet-table; so when she tripped lightly down the broad front stairs it was not eavesdropping if she continued to listen to her very earnest little sister and the lawyer.

which person or people

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was particularly impressed on this very afternoon, when poor Agnes was journeying toward Mr. Marks' office with her fellow-culprits of the basket ball team, with Tess' preachment of the need of money for the hospital.

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From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

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

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"

a late time of life

From this reading JUST OUT OF REACH Ruth Kenway, however, realized that it was Tess who was the instrument which was being used in arousing public interest in the Women's and Children's Hospital--and likewise in Mrs. Eland, who had given five years of faithful work to the institution.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "But just supposing Uncle Peter _had_ been 'approached,' as you say, for money for that hospital--and s'pose he knew just how nice Mrs. Eland was--don't you think he would have left them some in his will, Mr. Howbridge?"