used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading I have given the spirit, rather than the actual letter, of what happened at the Stores.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have given the spirit, rather than the actual letter, of what happened at the Stores.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But that the things have been ordered there is no doubt.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading HOW TO PLAY THE PIANOLA (FOREWORD.--Margery wishes me to publish the following correspondence, which has recently passed between us.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that the things have been ordered there is no doubt.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading HOW TO PLAY THE PIANOLA (FOREWORD.--Margery wishes me to publish the following correspondence, which has recently passed between us.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But that the things have been ordered there is no doubt.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading HOW TO PLAY THE PIANOLA (FOREWORD.--Margery wishes me to publish the following correspondence, which has recently passed between us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
FOREWORDnounUS /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading HOW TO PLAY THE PIANOLA (FOREWORD.--Margery wishes me to publish the following correspondence, which has recently passed between us.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I have given the spirit, rather than the actual letter, of what happened at the Stores.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I have given the spirit, rather than the actual letter, of what happened at the Stores.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have given the spirit, rather than the actual letter, of what happened at the Stores.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
HOW
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From this reading HOW TO PLAY THE PIANOLA (FOREWORD.--Margery wishes me to publish the following correspondence, which has recently passed between us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have given the spirit, rather than the actual letter, of what happened at the Stores.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So there it is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So there it is.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I have given the spirit, rather than the actual letter, of what happened at the Stores.
Margery
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From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOW TO PLAY THE PIANOLA (FOREWORD.--Margery wishes me to publish the following correspondence, which has recently passed between us.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
not any; not one
From this reading But that the things have been ordered there is no doubt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have given the spirit, rather than the actual letter, of what happened at the Stores.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading But that the things have been ordered there is no doubt.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading HOW TO PLAY THE PIANOLA (FOREWORD.--Margery wishes me to publish the following correspondence, which has recently passed between us.
PIANOLAnoun
a mechanically operated piano that uses a roll of perforated paper to activate the keys
From this reading HOW TO PLAY THE PIANOLA (FOREWORD.--Margery wishes me to publish the following correspondence, which has recently passed between us.
participate in games or sport
From this reading HOW TO PLAY THE PIANOLA (FOREWORD.--Margery wishes me to publish the following correspondence, which has recently passed between us.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading HOW TO PLAY THE PIANOLA (FOREWORD.--Margery wishes me to publish the following correspondence, which has recently passed between us.
on the contrary
From this reading I have given the spirit, rather than the actual letter, of what happened at the Stores.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading HOW TO PLAY THE PIANOLA (FOREWORD.--Margery wishes me to publish the following correspondence, which has recently passed between us.
To recall to mind.
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
sideboardnoun
a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So there it is.
socknounUS /sɑːk/
hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading I have given the spirit, rather than the actual letter, of what happened at the Stores.
StoresnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading I have given the spirit, rather than the actual letter, of what happened at the Stores.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I have given the spirit, rather than the actual letter, of what happened at the Stores.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that the things have been ordered there is no doubt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have given the spirit, rather than the actual letter, of what happened at the Stores.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So there it is.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But that the things have been ordered there is no doubt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOW TO PLAY THE PIANOLA (FOREWORD.--Margery wishes me to publish the following correspondence, which has recently passed between us.
wakesnounUS /weɪks/
plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I have given the spirit, rather than the actual letter, of what happened at the Stores.
at the time that
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOW TO PLAY THE PIANOLA (FOREWORD.--Margery wishes me to publish the following correspondence, which has recently passed between us.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And when Margery wakes up on Christmas Day to find a sideboard and a box of cigars in her sock I hope she will remember that she has chiefly her mother to thank for it.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading HOW TO PLAY THE PIANOLA (FOREWORD.--Margery wishes me to publish the following correspondence, which has recently passed between us.
