Chapter XIV

later than; following

From this reading MANY NEW THINGS After all, that was the gayest of gay breakfasts.

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From this reading “I don’t see what you mean by all this mystery,” declared Agnes, tasting her first fried egg gingerly enough.

(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 MANY NEW THINGS After all, that was the gayest of gay breakfasts.

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

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

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

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

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

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, Tess and Dot were in Neale’s secret of the eggs laid by the wonderful four-legged hen without feathers.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

plural of “breakfast” — the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)

From this reading MANY NEW THINGS After all, that was the gayest of gay breakfasts.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Besides, Tess and Dot were in Neale’s secret of the eggs laid by the wonderful four-legged hen without feathers.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

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

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading “I don’t see what you mean by all this mystery,” declared Agnes, tasting her first fried egg gingerly enough.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading This description of the wonder pleased the little folks very much.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

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From this reading “I don’t see what you mean by all this mystery,” declared Agnes, tasting her first fried egg gingerly enough.

a very small circular shape

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds

From this reading “I don’t see what you mean by all this mystery,” declared Agnes, tasting her first fried egg gingerly enough.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading Besides, Tess and Dot were in Neale’s secret of the eggs laid by the wonderful four-legged hen without feathers.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading “I don’t see what you mean by all this mystery,” declared Agnes, tasting her first fried egg gingerly enough.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading Besides, Tess and Dot were in Neale’s secret of the eggs laid by the wonderful four-legged hen without feathers.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “I don’t see what you mean by all this mystery,” declared Agnes, tasting her first fried egg gingerly enough.

your parents

From this reading This description of the wonder pleased the little folks very much.

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From this reading Besides, Tess and Dot were in Neale’s secret of the eggs laid by the wonderful four-legged hen without feathers.

cooked by frying in fat

From this reading “I don’t see what you mean by all this mystery,” declared Agnes, tasting her first fried egg gingerly enough.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading MANY NEW THINGS After all, that was the gayest of gay breakfasts.

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From this reading MANY NEW THINGS After all, that was the gayest of gay breakfasts.

with extreme care or delicacy

From this reading “I don’t see what you mean by all this mystery,” declared Agnes, tasting her first fried egg gingerly enough.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

adult female chicken

From this reading Besides, Tess and Dot were in Neale’s secret of the eggs laid by the wonderful four-legged hen without feathers.

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

From this reading “I don’t see what you mean by all this mystery,” declared Agnes, tasting her first fried egg gingerly enough.

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

From this reading “I don’t see what you mean by all this mystery,” declared Agnes, tasting her first fried egg gingerly enough.

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

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Besides, Tess and Dot were in Neale’s secret of the eggs laid by the wonderful four-legged hen without feathers.

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

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading MANY NEW THINGS After all, that was the gayest of gay breakfasts.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “I don’t see what you mean by all this mystery,” declared Agnes, tasting her first fried egg gingerly enough.

a particular point in time

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading “I don’t see what you mean by all this mystery,” declared Agnes, tasting her first fried egg gingerly enough.

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

From this reading Besides, Tess and Dot were in Neale’s secret of the eggs laid by the wonderful four-legged hen without feathers.

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

From this reading MANY NEW THINGS After all, that was the gayest of gay breakfasts.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MANY NEW THINGS After all, that was the gayest of gay breakfasts.

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

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

and nothing more

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading This description of the wonder pleased the little folks very much.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Besides, Tess and Dot were in Neale’s secret of the eggs laid by the wonderful four-legged hen without feathers.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I don’t see what you mean by all this mystery,” declared Agnes, tasting her first fried egg gingerly enough.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

a small amount (especially of food or wine)

From this reading “I don’t see what you mean by all this mystery,” declared Agnes, tasting her first fried egg gingerly enough.

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

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MANY NEW THINGS After all, that was the gayest of gay breakfasts.

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

From this reading MANY NEW THINGS After all, that was the gayest of gay breakfasts.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

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

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading MANY NEW THINGS After all, that was the gayest of gay breakfasts.

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

From this reading This description of the wonder pleased the little folks very much.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

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

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

precisely as stated

From this reading This description of the wonder pleased the little folks very much.

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

From this reading MANY NEW THINGS After all, that was the gayest of gay breakfasts.

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

From this reading Tess and Dot did not appreciate the gravity of the situation in any case; they were only glad to be off “that pitchy boat,” as Tess proclaimed it, and there was so much on the island that was novel that the little girls could not fail to be excited and interested every moment of the time.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “I don’t see what you mean by all this mystery,” declared Agnes, tasting her first fried egg gingerly enough.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Besides, Tess and Dot were in Neale’s secret of the eggs laid by the wonderful four-legged hen without feathers.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading This description of the wonder pleased the little folks very much.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Besides, Tess and Dot were in Neale’s secret of the eggs laid by the wonderful four-legged hen without feathers.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I don’t see what you mean by all this mystery,” declared Agnes, tasting her first fried egg gingerly enough.