Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

(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 But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

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

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

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

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

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

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

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

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

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

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

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

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

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

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

a small group of indispensable persons or things

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

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

From this reading Ruth tried, on pleasant Saturdays, to invent some game or play that all could have a part in.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

a very small circular shape

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

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

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

set up or found

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Ruth tried, on pleasant Saturdays, to invent some game or play that all could have a part in.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

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

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Ruth tried, on pleasant Saturdays, to invent some game or play that all could have a part in.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

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

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

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

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

introducing a different topic

From this reading Incidentally, Tom Jonah was in it too.

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading Ruth tried, on pleasant Saturdays, to invent some game or play that all could have a part in.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

(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 Incidentally, Tom Jonah was in it too.

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

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

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

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

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

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

a brief written record

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

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

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ruth tried, on pleasant Saturdays, to invent some game or play that all could have a part in.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Ruth tried, on pleasant Saturdays, to invent some game or play that all could have a part in.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Ruth tried, on pleasant Saturdays, to invent some game or play that all could have a part in.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Ruth tried, on pleasant Saturdays, to invent some game or play that all could have a part in.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

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

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

plural of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Ruth tried, on pleasant Saturdays, to invent some game or play that all could have a part in.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

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

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

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

From this reading Ruth tried, on pleasant Saturdays, to invent some game or play that all could have a part in.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

in the near future

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

carry out

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

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

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

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

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

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

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

male cat

From this reading Incidentally, Tom Jonah was in it too.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Incidentally, Tom Jonah was in it too.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Ruth tried, on pleasant Saturdays, to invent some game or play that all could have a part in.

precisely as stated

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

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

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

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

From this reading But before the afternoon in question arrived something occurred in which all the Corner House girls had a part, and Neale O'Neil as well; and it was an adventure not soon to be forgotten by any of them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LYCURGUS BILLET'S EAGLE BAIT Ruth set the day--and an early one--for Tess and Dot to take tea with their new friend, Mrs. Eland.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading She wrote a very nice note in reply to that found in the core of the apple, and the little girls looked forward with delight to seeing the matron of the Woman's and Children's Hospital.