Chapter XV

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

From this reading "I like my fairy-tale book," came a small voice from the next room.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

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

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

any thing at all

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

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

From this reading "I like my fairy-tale book," came a small voice from the next room.

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

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

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

From this reading Nan called out.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I like my fairy-tale book," came a small voice from the next room.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

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

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

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

From this reading "I like my fairy-tale book," came a small voice from the next room.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I like my fairy-tale book," came a small voice from the next room.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

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

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

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

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

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

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

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

From this reading "What do you like, you Jo Keyes over there?"

third-person singular of “key” — identify as in botany or biology, for example

From this reading "What do you like, you Jo Keyes over there?"

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

your grandmother

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

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

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Nan called out.

above and across; more than

From this reading "What do you like, you Jo Keyes over there?"

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

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

From this reading "I like my fairy-tale book," came a small voice from the next room.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

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

From this reading "I like my fairy-tale book," came a small voice from the next room.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

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

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "What do you like, you Jo Keyes over there?"

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

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

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

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

not yet wrapped or having the wrapping removed

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

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

From this reading IN THE MOUNTAINS "I LIKE my opera-glasses and bag better than anything, and my lovely chain next," said Nan sitting up in bed to examine her presents.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "I like my fairy-tale book," came a small voice from the next room.

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

From this reading Mrs. Corner and Miss Helen always breakfasted in their own rooms, and on this occasion the girls concluded to do the same, since cocoa and rolls were not difficult to dispose of before the gifts were unwrapped.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What do you like, you Jo Keyes over there?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What do you like, you Jo Keyes over there?"