Chapter XIII

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

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading Long before this, Kendall had adopted her; she was “Aunt Elsie” to him as entirely as she was to Ray; although, owing to his busy life and home responsibilities, they saw but little of each other.

matters of personal concern

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

a friendly nation

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Long before this, Kendall had adopted her; she was “Aunt Elsie” to him as entirely as she was to Ray; although, owing to his busy life and home responsibilities, they saw but little of each other.

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

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

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

From this reading When it was finished, she made a journey to the kitchen and pared apples for the little maid, while she, most happy to serve her helper, sped with the letter to the nearest post-box.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading When it was finished, she made a journey to the kitchen and pared apples for the little maid, while she, most happy to serve her helper, sped with the letter to the nearest post-box.

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

From this reading Long before this, Kendall had adopted her; she was “Aunt Elsie” to him as entirely as she was to Ray; although, owing to his busy life and home responsibilities, they saw but little of each other.

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

From this reading “Is nobody here?” she asked, looking carefully down the room.

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

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Long before this, Kendall had adopted her; she was “Aunt Elsie” to him as entirely as she was to Ray; although, owing to his busy life and home responsibilities, they saw but little of each other.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Long before this, Kendall had adopted her; she was “Aunt Elsie” to him as entirely as she was to Ray; although, owing to his busy life and home responsibilities, they saw but little of each other.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Long before this, Kendall had adopted her; she was “Aunt Elsie” to him as entirely as she was to Ray; although, owing to his busy life and home responsibilities, they saw but little of each other.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

true confidential information

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Is nobody here?” she asked, looking carefully down the room.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Long before this, Kendall had adopted her; she was “Aunt Elsie” to him as entirely as she was to Ray; although, owing to his busy life and home responsibilities, they saw but little of each other.

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

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Long before this, Kendall had adopted her; she was “Aunt Elsie” to him as entirely as she was to Ray; although, owing to his busy life and home responsibilities, they saw but little of each other.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On the Friday following, Aunt Elsie interviewed Kendall Forsythe, while he waited in the little reception room for Ray, who was going out with him for the evening.

a social unit living together

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading When it was finished, she made a journey to the kitchen and pared apples for the little maid, while she, most happy to serve her helper, sped with the letter to the nearest post-box.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When it was finished, she made a journey to the kitchen and pared apples for the little maid, while she, most happy to serve her helper, sped with the letter to the nearest post-box.

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

From this reading On the Friday following, Aunt Elsie interviewed Kendall Forsythe, while he waited in the little reception room for Ray, who was going out with him for the evening.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading On the Friday following, Aunt Elsie interviewed Kendall Forsythe, while he waited in the little reception room for Ray, who was going out with him for the evening.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

the act of departing

From this reading On the Friday following, Aunt Elsie interviewed Kendall Forsythe, while he waited in the little reception room for Ray, who was going out with him for the evening.

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

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading When it was finished, she made a journey to the kitchen and pared apples for the little maid, while she, most happy to serve her helper, sped with the letter to the nearest post-box.

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

From this reading On the Friday following, Aunt Elsie interviewed Kendall Forsythe, while he waited in the little reception room for Ray, who was going out with him for the evening.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading When it was finished, she made a journey to the kitchen and pared apples for the little maid, while she, most happy to serve her helper, sped with the letter to the nearest post-box.

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

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Is nobody here?” she asked, looking carefully down the room.

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

From this reading On the Friday following, Aunt Elsie interviewed Kendall Forsythe, while he waited in the little reception room for Ray, who was going out with him for the evening.

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

From this reading Long before this, Kendall had adopted her; she was “Aunt Elsie” to him as entirely as she was to Ray; although, owing to his busy life and home responsibilities, they saw but little of each other.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

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

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading On the Friday following, Aunt Elsie interviewed Kendall Forsythe, while he waited in the little reception room for Ray, who was going out with him for the evening.

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

From this reading “Is nobody here?” she asked, looking carefully down the room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When it was finished, she made a journey to the kitchen and pared apples for the little maid, while she, most happy to serve her helper, sped with the letter to the nearest post-box.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading When it was finished, she made a journey to the kitchen and pared apples for the little maid, while she, most happy to serve her helper, sped with the letter to the nearest post-box.

United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)

From this reading On the Friday following, Aunt Elsie interviewed Kendall Forsythe, while he waited in the little reception room for Ray, who was going out with him for the evening.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading When it was finished, she made a journey to the kitchen and pared apples for the little maid, while she, most happy to serve her helper, sped with the letter to the nearest post-box.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Long before this, Kendall had adopted her; she was “Aunt Elsie” to him as entirely as she was to Ray; although, owing to his busy life and home responsibilities, they saw but little of each other.

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

From this reading When it was finished, she made a journey to the kitchen and pared apples for the little maid, while she, most happy to serve her helper, sped with the letter to the nearest post-box.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Long before this, Kendall had adopted her; she was “Aunt Elsie” to him as entirely as she was to Ray; although, owing to his busy life and home responsibilities, they saw but little of each other.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “Is nobody here?” she asked, looking carefully down the room.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When it was finished, she made a journey to the kitchen and pared apples for the little maid, while she, most happy to serve her helper, sped with the letter to the nearest post-box.

a female domestic

From this reading When it was finished, she made a journey to the kitchen and pared apples for the little maid, while she, most happy to serve her helper, sped with the letter to the nearest post-box.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

used to form the superlative

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading When it was finished, she made a journey to the kitchen and pared apples for the little maid, while she, most happy to serve her helper, sped with the letter to the nearest post-box.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

no person; not anyone

From this reading “Is nobody here?” she asked, looking carefully down the room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Long before this, Kendall had adopted her; she was “Aunt Elsie” to him as entirely as she was to Ray; although, owing to his busy life and home responsibilities, they saw but little of each other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On the Friday following, Aunt Elsie interviewed Kendall Forsythe, while he waited in the little reception room for Ray, who was going out with him for the evening.

above and across; more than

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

owed as a debt

From this reading Long before this, Kendall had adopted her; she was “Aunt Elsie” to him as entirely as she was to Ray; although, owing to his busy life and home responsibilities, they saw but little of each other.

past form of “pare” — decrease gradually or bit by bit

From this reading When it was finished, she made a journey to the kitchen and pared apples for the little maid, while she, most happy to serve her helper, sped with the letter to the nearest post-box.

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

From this reading When it was finished, she made a journey to the kitchen and pared apples for the little maid, while she, most happy to serve her helper, sped with the letter to the nearest post-box.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading On the Friday following, Aunt Elsie interviewed Kendall Forsythe, while he waited in the little reception room for Ray, who was going out with him for the evening.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading On the Friday following, Aunt Elsie interviewed Kendall Forsythe, while he waited in the little reception room for Ray, who was going out with him for the evening.

plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Long before this, Kendall had adopted her; she was “Aunt Elsie” to him as entirely as she was to Ray; although, owing to his busy life and home responsibilities, they saw but little of each other.

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

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

cut with a saw

From this reading Long before this, Kendall had adopted her; she was “Aunt Elsie” to him as entirely as she was to Ray; although, owing to his busy life and home responsibilities, they saw but little of each other.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading When it was finished, she made a journey to the kitchen and pared apples for the little maid, while she, most happy to serve her helper, sped with the letter to the nearest post-box.

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

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading When it was finished, she made a journey to the kitchen and pared apples for the little maid, while she, most happy to serve her helper, sped with the letter to the nearest post-box.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

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

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

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

From this reading Long before this, Kendall had adopted her; she was “Aunt Elsie” to him as entirely as she was to Ray; although, owing to his busy life and home responsibilities, they saw but little of each other.

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

From this reading Long before this, Kendall had adopted her; she was “Aunt Elsie” to him as entirely as she was to Ray; although, owing to his busy life and home responsibilities, they saw but little of each other.

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

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading On the Friday following, Aunt Elsie interviewed Kendall Forsythe, while he waited in the little reception room for Ray, who was going out with him for the evening.

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

From this reading When it was finished, she made a journey to the kitchen and pared apples for the little maid, while she, most happy to serve her helper, sped with the letter to the nearest post-box.

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

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

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

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

at the time that

From this reading When it was finished, she made a journey to the kitchen and pared apples for the little maid, while she, most happy to serve her helper, sped with the letter to the nearest post-box.

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

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

during the time that

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

which person or people

From this reading On the Friday following, Aunt Elsie interviewed Kendall Forsythe, while he waited in the little reception room for Ray, who was going out with him for the evening.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When it was finished, she made a journey to the kitchen and pared apples for the little maid, while she, most happy to serve her helper, sped with the letter to the nearest post-box.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.

the act of creating written works

From this reading AN ALLY AUNT ELSIE had become a woman of affairs; on the day following the “miracle,” while the family were adjusting themselves anew to the delights of the home which so nearly went from them, she stayed in her room writing a letter of some length, the details of which she went over most carefully.