Chapter XVII

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

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

become imbued

From this reading “He has a very friendly feeling for you all, but of course these are his special chums and they are bound to absorb him.

(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 “He has a very friendly feeling for you all, but of course these are his special chums and they are bound to absorb him.

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

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

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

From this reading “He has a very friendly feeling for you all, but of course these are his special chums and they are bound to absorb him.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading The others were off on the lake and Nan had remained behind to attend to some little matters.

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

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The others were off on the lake and Nan had remained behind to attend to some little matters.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

confined by bonds

From this reading “He has a very friendly feeling for you all, but of course these are his special chums and they are bound to absorb him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading “He has a very friendly feeling for you all, but of course these are his special chums and they are bound to absorb him.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Marc will come to pay his respects before he leaves,” she heard Dr. Paul say.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

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

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading “He has a very friendly feeling for you all, but of course these are his special chums and they are bound to absorb him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

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

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading “He has a very friendly feeling for you all, but of course these are his special chums and they are bound to absorb him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading “He has a very friendly feeling for you all, but of course these are his special chums and they are bound to absorb him.

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

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

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

From this reading “He has a very friendly feeling for you all, but of course these are his special chums and they are bound to absorb him.

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

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “Marc will come to pay his respects before he leaves,” she heard Dr. Paul say.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

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

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

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

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

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

From this reading “Marc will come to pay his respects before he leaves,” she heard Dr. Paul say.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

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

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

and nothing more

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The others were off on the lake and Nan had remained behind to attend to some little matters.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading “Marc will come to pay his respects before he leaves,” she heard Dr. Paul say.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

hear with intention

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

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

From this reading The others were off on the lake and Nan had remained behind to attend to some little matters.

made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing

From this reading “Marc will come to pay his respects before he leaves,” she heard Dr. Paul say.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The others were off on the lake and Nan had remained behind to attend to some little matters.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

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

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

your grandmother

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The others were off on the lake and Nan had remained behind to attend to some little matters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

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

From this reading The others were off on the lake and Nan had remained behind to attend to some little matters.

above and across; more than

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading “Marc will come to pay his respects before he leaves,” she heard Dr. Paul say.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading “Marc will come to pay his respects before he leaves,” she heard Dr. Paul say.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

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

From this reading The others were off on the lake and Nan had remained behind to attend to some little matters.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading “Marc will come to pay his respects before he leaves,” she heard Dr. Paul say.

express in words

From this reading “Marc will come to pay his respects before he leaves,” she heard Dr. Paul say.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

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

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

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

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

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

From this reading The others were off on the lake and Nan had remained behind to attend to some little matters.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading “He has a very friendly feeling for you all, but of course these are his special chums and they are bound to absorb him.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

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

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

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

From this reading “He has a very friendly feeling for you all, but of course these are his special chums and they are bound to absorb him.

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

From this reading “He has a very friendly feeling for you all, but of course these are his special chums and they are bound to absorb him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

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

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

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

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

precisely as stated

From this reading “He has a very friendly feeling for you all, but of course these are his special chums and they are bound to absorb him.

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

From this reading NAN HEARS In a day or two Dr. Paul’s holiday was over, but before he left Nan overheard a conversation between him, her aunt and her mother.

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

From this reading She had not meant to listen, but it seemed forced upon her, for she was in her own tent dressing and the three were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Corner’s cabin just next.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Marc will come to pay his respects before he leaves,” she heard Dr. Paul say.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “He has a very friendly feeling for you all, but of course these are his special chums and they are bound to absorb him.