Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading "No, Aunt Ellen; I think it is from a friend."

a town in western Washington

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading HESTER CRAIGMILE RECEIVES HER LETTER The letters reached their opposite destinations at about the same time.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Peter Junior's mother and two elderly women--his grandaunts--were seated in the dignified parlor, taking afternoon tea, when the housemaid brought Hester her letter.

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

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

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

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

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

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Is it from Peter, maybe?" asked the elder of the two aunts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HESTER CRAIGMILE RECEIVES HER LETTER The letters reached their opposite destinations at about the same time.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "No, Aunt Ellen; I think it is from a friend."

plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "Is it from Peter, maybe?" asked the elder of the two aunts.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Peter Junior's mother and two elderly women--his grandaunts--were seated in the dignified parlor, taking afternoon tea, when the housemaid brought Hester her letter.

furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

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

From this reading HESTER CRAIGMILE RECEIVES HER LETTER The letters reached their opposite destinations at about the same time.

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

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

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

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

plural of “destination” — the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading HESTER CRAIGMILE RECEIVES HER LETTER The letters reached their opposite destinations at about the same time.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading Peter Junior's mother and two elderly women--his grandaunts--were seated in the dignified parlor, taking afternoon tea, when the housemaid brought Hester her letter.

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

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading "Is it from Peter, maybe?" asked the elder of the two aunts.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Peter Junior's mother and two elderly women--his grandaunts--were seated in the dignified parlor, taking afternoon tea, when the housemaid brought Hester her letter.

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

From this reading "No, Aunt Ellen; I think it is from a friend."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "No, Aunt Ellen; I think it is from a friend."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Is it from Peter, maybe?" asked the elder of the two aunts.

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

From this reading Peter Junior's mother and two elderly women--his grandaunts--were seated in the dignified parlor, taking afternoon tea, when the housemaid brought Hester her letter.

equally distant from the extremes

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

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

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

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

From this reading HESTER CRAIGMILE RECEIVES HER LETTER The letters reached their opposite destinations at about the same time.

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

From this reading HESTER CRAIGMILE RECEIVES HER LETTER The letters reached their opposite destinations at about the same time.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

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

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

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

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

a female domestic

From this reading Peter Junior's mother and two elderly women--his grandaunts--were seated in the dignified parlor, taking afternoon tea, when the housemaid brought Hester her letter.

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

From this reading "No, Aunt Ellen; I think it is from a friend."

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

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

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

From this reading "Is it from Peter, maybe?" asked the elder of the two aunts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Is it from Peter, maybe?" asked the elder of the two aunts.

possessive form of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Peter Junior's mother and two elderly women--his grandaunts--were seated in the dignified parlor, taking afternoon tea, when the housemaid brought Hester her letter.

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

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading HESTER CRAIGMILE RECEIVES HER LETTER The letters reached their opposite destinations at about the same time.

the literary culture

From this reading HESTER CRAIGMILE RECEIVES HER LETTER The letters reached their opposite destinations at about the same time.

by chance

From this reading "Is it from Peter, maybe?" asked the elder of the two aunts.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Peter Junior's mother and two elderly women--his grandaunts--were seated in the dignified parlor, taking afternoon tea, when the housemaid brought Hester her letter.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, Aunt Ellen; I think it is from a friend."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading HESTER CRAIGMILE RECEIVES HER LETTER The letters reached their opposite destinations at about the same time.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Peter Junior's mother and two elderly women--his grandaunts--were seated in the dignified parlor, taking afternoon tea, when the housemaid brought Hester her letter.

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

From this reading Peter Junior's mother and two elderly women--his grandaunts--were seated in the dignified parlor, taking afternoon tea, when the housemaid brought Hester her letter.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

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

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading HESTER CRAIGMILE RECEIVES HER LETTER The letters reached their opposite destinations at about the same time.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading HESTER CRAIGMILE RECEIVES HER LETTER The letters reached their opposite destinations at about the same time.

read anew; read again

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

Identical; not different.

From this reading HESTER CRAIGMILE RECEIVES HER LETTER The letters reached their opposite destinations at about the same time.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Peter Junior's mother and two elderly women--his grandaunts--were seated in the dignified parlor, taking afternoon tea, when the housemaid brought Hester her letter.

characterized by dignity and propriety

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Peter Junior's mother and two elderly women--his grandaunts--were seated in the dignified parlor, taking afternoon tea, when the housemaid brought Hester her letter.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Peter Junior's mother and two elderly women--his grandaunts--were seated in the dignified parlor, taking afternoon tea, when the housemaid brought Hester her letter.

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

From this reading HESTER CRAIGMILE RECEIVES HER LETTER The letters reached their opposite destinations at about the same time.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HESTER CRAIGMILE RECEIVES HER LETTER The letters reached their opposite destinations at about the same time.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "No, Aunt Ellen; I think it is from a friend."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading HESTER CRAIGMILE RECEIVES HER LETTER The letters reached their opposite destinations at about the same time.

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

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Peter Junior's mother and two elderly women--his grandaunts--were seated in the dignified parlor, taking afternoon tea, when the housemaid brought Hester her letter.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

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

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

at the time that

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

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

From this reading The one to Amalia closely buttoned in Larry's pocket, and the short one to himself which he read and reread as his horse slowly climbed the trail, were halfway up the mountain when the postboy delivered Hester Craigmile's at the door of the sedate brick house belonging to the Craigmiles of Aberdeen.

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

From this reading Peter Junior's mother and two elderly women--his grandaunts--were seated in the dignified parlor, taking afternoon tea, when the housemaid brought Hester her letter.