Chapter XV

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

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

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

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

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

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

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

From this reading “Do you keep taffeta?” she asked importantly.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading He moved toward his rather shabby soda-fountain, replying: “I got chocolate and strawb’ry and v’nilla.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Do you keep taffeta?” she asked importantly.

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

From this reading I don’t keep no fancy syrups.”

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

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

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

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

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

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

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading I don’t keep no fancy syrups.”

set up or found

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He moved toward his rather shabby soda-fountain, replying: “I got chocolate and strawb’ry and v’nilla.

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

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

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

From this reading He moved toward his rather shabby soda-fountain, replying: “I got chocolate and strawb’ry and v’nilla.

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

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

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

From this reading He moved toward his rather shabby soda-fountain, replying: “I got chocolate and strawb’ry and v’nilla.

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

From this reading He moved toward his rather shabby soda-fountain, replying: “I got chocolate and strawb’ry and v’nilla.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

in an important way or to an important degree

From this reading “Do you keep taffeta?” she asked importantly.

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

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “Do you keep taffeta?” she asked importantly.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading He moved toward his rather shabby soda-fountain, replying: “I got chocolate and strawb’ry and v’nilla.

not any; not one

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

a human being

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

on the contrary

From this reading He moved toward his rather shabby soda-fountain, replying: “I got chocolate and strawb’ry and v’nilla.

-ing form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading He moved toward his rather shabby soda-fountain, replying: “I got chocolate and strawb’ry and v’nilla.

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

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading He moved toward his rather shabby soda-fountain, replying: “I got chocolate and strawb’ry and v’nilla.

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

From this reading “Do you keep taffeta?” she asked importantly.

searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

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

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

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

From this reading He moved toward his rather shabby soda-fountain, replying: “I got chocolate and strawb’ry and v’nilla.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

at once

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

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

From this reading He moved toward his rather shabby soda-fountain, replying: “I got chocolate and strawb’ry and v’nilla.

plural of “syrup” — a thick sweet sticky liquid

From this reading I don’t keep no fancy syrups.”

a crisp smooth lustrous fabric

From this reading “Do you keep taffeta?” she asked importantly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

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

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

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

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

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

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

in the direction of

From this reading He moved toward his rather shabby soda-fountain, replying: “I got chocolate and strawb’ry and v’nilla.

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

From this reading He moved toward his rather shabby soda-fountain, replying: “I got chocolate and strawb’ry and v’nilla.

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

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

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

From this reading Since she and her friend were “playing” that they were shopping, of course they found it easily consistent to “play” that the druggist was a clerk in a department store; and no doubt, too, the puzzlement of the elderly man gave them a profound if secret enjoyment.

in or at the place that

From this reading Elsie and Daisy had gone into a small drug-store, where Daisy straightway approached the person in charge, an elderly man of weary appearance.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Do you keep taffeta?” she asked importantly.