Chapter XI

having companions or an escort

From this reading Martha and Mr. Thurbyfil accompanied them this morning, and Betty and the boys were to walk, for four grown-ups with little Janey sandwiched in between more than filled the carryall.

(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 So, now, as she stepped out of her room all dressed for church in her white muslin with green rose sprigs over it, with her green parasol, and her prayer book in her hand, Bobby called her.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

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

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

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

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

the act of waking

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

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From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

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From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

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

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Martha and Mr. Thurbyfil accompanied them this morning, and Betty and the boys were to walk, for four grown-ups with little Janey sandwiched in between more than filled the carryall.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading So, now, as she stepped out of her room all dressed for church in her white muslin with green rose sprigs over it, with her green parasol, and her prayer book in her hand, Bobby called her.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading So, now, as she stepped out of her room all dressed for church in her white muslin with green rose sprigs over it, with her green parasol, and her prayer book in her hand, Bobby called her.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Martha and Mr. Thurbyfil accompanied them this morning, and Betty and the boys were to walk, for four grown-ups with little Janey sandwiched in between more than filled the carryall.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading So, now, as she stepped out of her room all dressed for church in her white muslin with green rose sprigs over it, with her green parasol, and her prayer book in her hand, Bobby called her.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

a capacious bag or basket

From this reading Martha and Mr. Thurbyfil accompanied them this morning, and Betty and the boys were to walk, for four grown-ups with little Janey sandwiched in between more than filled the carryall.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Sometimes the rector would change the hymns, and then the choir must have one little rehearsal of them.

a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

put on clothes

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading So, now, as she stepped out of her room all dressed for church in her white muslin with green rose sprigs over it, with her green parasol, and her prayer book in her hand, Bobby called her.

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

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Martha and Mr. Thurbyfil accompanied them this morning, and Betty and the boys were to walk, for four grown-ups with little Janey sandwiched in between more than filled the carryall.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Martha and Mr. Thurbyfil accompanied them this morning, and Betty and the boys were to walk, for four grown-ups with little Janey sandwiched in between more than filled the carryall.

assemble or get together

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading So, now, as she stepped out of her room all dressed for church in her white muslin with green rose sprigs over it, with her green parasol, and her prayer book in her hand, Bobby called her.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

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

From this reading Martha and Mr. Thurbyfil accompanied them this morning, and Betty and the boys were to walk, for four grown-ups with little Janey sandwiched in between more than filled the carryall.

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

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading So, now, as she stepped out of her room all dressed for church in her white muslin with green rose sprigs over it, with her green parasol, and her prayer book in her hand, Bobby called her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Sometimes the rector would change the hymns, and then the choir must have one little rehearsal of them.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

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

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

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

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading Sometimes the rector would change the hymns, and then the choir must have one little rehearsal of them.

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

From this reading Martha and Mr. Thurbyfil accompanied them this morning, and Betty and the boys were to walk, for four grown-ups with little Janey sandwiched in between more than filled the carryall.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

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

From this reading Martha and Mr. Thurbyfil accompanied them this morning, and Betty and the boys were to walk, for four grown-ups with little Janey sandwiched in between more than filled the carryall.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

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

From this reading Sometimes the rector would change the hymns, and then the choir must have one little rehearsal of them.

for more time

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

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

From this reading Martha and Mr. Thurbyfil accompanied them this morning, and Betty and the boys were to walk, for four grown-ups with little Janey sandwiched in between more than filled the carryall.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

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

From this reading Martha and Mr. Thurbyfil accompanied them this morning, and Betty and the boys were to walk, for four grown-ups with little Janey sandwiched in between more than filled the carryall.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Martha and Mr. Thurbyfil accompanied them this morning, and Betty and the boys were to walk, for four grown-ups with little Janey sandwiched in between more than filled the carryall.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Martha and Mr. Thurbyfil accompanied them this morning, and Betty and the boys were to walk, for four grown-ups with little Janey sandwiched in between more than filled the carryall.

plain-woven cotton fabric

From this reading So, now, as she stepped out of her room all dressed for church in her white muslin with green rose sprigs over it, with her green parasol, and her prayer book in her hand, Bobby called her.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Sometimes the rector would change the hymns, and then the choir must have one little rehearsal of them.

absolutely essential

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

not any; not one

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading So, now, as she stepped out of her room all dressed for church in her white muslin with green rose sprigs over it, with her green parasol, and her prayer book in her hand, Bobby called her.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sometimes the rector would change the hymns, and then the choir must have one little rehearsal of them.

many times at short intervals

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

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

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Sometimes the rector would change the hymns, and then the choir must have one little rehearsal of them.

and nothing more

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading So, now, as she stepped out of her room all dressed for church in her white muslin with green rose sprigs over it, with her green parasol, and her prayer book in her hand, Bobby called her.

above and across; more than

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

a handheld collapsible source of shade

From this reading So, now, as she stepped out of her room all dressed for church in her white muslin with green rose sprigs over it, with her green parasol, and her prayer book in her hand, Bobby called her.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading So, now, as she stepped out of her room all dressed for church in her white muslin with green rose sprigs over it, with her green parasol, and her prayer book in her hand, Bobby called her.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Sometimes the rector would change the hymns, and then the choir must have one little rehearsal of them.

a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading Sometimes the rector would change the hymns, and then the choir must have one little rehearsal of them.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

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

From this reading So, now, as she stepped out of her room all dressed for church in her white muslin with green rose sprigs over it, with her green parasol, and her prayer book in her hand, Bobby called her.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading So, now, as she stepped out of her room all dressed for church in her white muslin with green rose sprigs over it, with her green parasol, and her prayer book in her hand, Bobby called her.

past form of “sandwich” — make into a sandwich

From this reading Martha and Mr. Thurbyfil accompanied them this morning, and Betty and the boys were to walk, for four grown-ups with little Janey sandwiched in between more than filled the carryall.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

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

From this reading So, now, as she stepped out of her room all dressed for church in her white muslin with green rose sprigs over it, with her green parasol, and her prayer book in her hand, Bobby called her.

plural of “singer” — a person who sings

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, now, as she stepped out of her room all dressed for church in her white muslin with green rose sprigs over it, with her green parasol, and her prayer book in her hand, Bobby called her.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes the rector would change the hymns, and then the choir must have one little rehearsal of them.

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From this reading So, now, as she stepped out of her room all dressed for church in her white muslin with green rose sprigs over it, with her green parasol, and her prayer book in her hand, Bobby called her.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading So, now, as she stepped out of her room all dressed for church in her white muslin with green rose sprigs over it, with her green parasol, and her prayer book in her hand, Bobby called her.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Martha and Mr. Thurbyfil accompanied them this morning, and Betty and the boys were to walk, for four grown-ups with little Janey sandwiched in between more than filled the carryall.

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

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Sometimes the rector would change the hymns, and then the choir must have one little rehearsal of them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Sometimes the rector would change the hymns, and then the choir must have one little rehearsal of them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

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

From this reading Martha and Mr. Thurbyfil accompanied them this morning, and Betty and the boys were to walk, for four grown-ups with little Janey sandwiched in between more than filled the carryall.

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

From this reading Martha and Mr. Thurbyfil accompanied them this morning, and Betty and the boys were to walk, for four grown-ups with little Janey sandwiched in between more than filled the carryall.

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

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Martha and Mr. Thurbyfil accompanied them this morning, and Betty and the boys were to walk, for four grown-ups with little Janey sandwiched in between more than filled the carryall.

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

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading In these days Betty no longer had to wash and dress her brothers, but there were numerous attentions required of her, such as only growing boys can originate, and "sister" was as kind and gay in helping them over their difficulties as of old.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading BETTY BALLARD'S AWAKENING Mary and Bertrand always went early to church, for Bertrand led the choir, and it was often necessary for him to gather the singers together and try over the anthem before the service.

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

From this reading Martha and Mr. Thurbyfil accompanied them this morning, and Betty and the boys were to walk, for four grown-ups with little Janey sandwiched in between more than filled the carryall.

a Caucasian

From this reading So, now, as she stepped out of her room all dressed for church in her white muslin with green rose sprigs over it, with her green parasol, and her prayer book in her hand, Bobby called her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Martha and Mr. Thurbyfil accompanied them this morning, and Betty and the boys were to walk, for four grown-ups with little Janey sandwiched in between more than filled the carryall.

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

From this reading Sometimes the rector would change the hymns, and then the choir must have one little rehearsal of them.