Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading "I would do it too, if I had children," said the old lady; "but this is a matter which rises above the ordinary points of view.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "I would do it too, if I had children," said the old lady; "but this is a matter which rises above the ordinary points of view.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

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

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

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

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

any thing at all

From this reading You see, so many of our people send their children away to school, that is, when they are really old enough to learn anything."

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

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

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

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

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I do not believe that you look at it properly, for if you did you would not sit there and talk so coolly.

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

From this reading You see, so many of our people send their children away to school, that is, when they are really old enough to learn anything."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I do not believe that you look at it properly, for if you did you would not sit there and talk so coolly.

the two together, not just one

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading You see, so many of our people send their children away to school, that is, when they are really old enough to learn anything."

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

in a composed and unconcerned manner

From this reading I do not believe that you look at it properly, for if you did you would not sit there and talk so coolly.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I do not believe that you look at it properly, for if you did you would not sit there and talk so coolly.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

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

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

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

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

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

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading You see, so many of our people send their children away to school, that is, when they are really old enough to learn anything."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

grow vigorously

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I do not believe that you look at it properly, for if you did you would not sit there and talk so coolly.

cooked by frying in fat

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

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

From this reading "I would do it too, if I had children," said the old lady; "but this is a matter which rises above the ordinary points of view.

foolish; totally unsound

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

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

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

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

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I would do it too, if I had children," said the old lady; "but this is a matter which rises above the ordinary points of view.

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

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

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

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "I would do it too, if I had children," said the old lady; "but this is a matter which rises above the ordinary points of view.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading You see, so many of our people send their children away to school, that is, when they are really old enough to learn anything."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I do not believe that you look at it properly, for if you did you would not sit there and talk so coolly.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading You see, so many of our people send their children away to school, that is, when they are really old enough to learn anything."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "I would do it too, if I had children," said the old lady; "but this is a matter which rises above the ordinary points of view.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

formed or united into a whole

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

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

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading You see, so many of our people send their children away to school, that is, when they are really old enough to learn anything."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

a judge of a probate court

From this reading "I would do it too, if I had children," said the old lady; "but this is a matter which rises above the ordinary points of view.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

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

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading You see, so many of our people send their children away to school, that is, when they are really old enough to learn anything."

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "I would do it too, if I had children," said the old lady; "but this is a matter which rises above the ordinary points of view.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading I do not believe that you look at it properly, for if you did you would not sit there and talk so coolly.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading You see, so many of our people send their children away to school, that is, when they are really old enough to learn anything."

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading "I would do it too, if I had children," said the old lady; "but this is a matter which rises above the ordinary points of view.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

an educational institution

From this reading You see, so many of our people send their children away to school, that is, when they are really old enough to learn anything."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading You see, so many of our people send their children away to school, that is, when they are really old enough to learn anything."

cause to go somewhere

From this reading You see, so many of our people send their children away to school, that is, when they are really old enough to learn anything."

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

be seated

From this reading I do not believe that you look at it properly, for if you did you would not sit there and talk so coolly.

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

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading You see, so many of our people send their children away to school, that is, when they are really old enough to learn anything."

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

in the near future

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading I do not believe that you look at it properly, for if you did you would not sit there and talk so coolly.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

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

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading You see, so many of our people send their children away to school, that is, when they are really old enough to learn anything."

in or at that place or location

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

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

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

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

From this reading "I would do it too, if I had children," said the old lady; "but this is a matter which rises above the ordinary points of view.

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

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

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

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

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

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "I would do it too, if I had children," said the old lady; "but this is a matter which rises above the ordinary points of view.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

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

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading "I would do it too, if I had children," said the old lady; "but this is a matter which rises above the ordinary points of view.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

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From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

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

From this reading MISS PANNEY IS "TOOK SUDDEN" "I have spoken to Mr. Ames about it," said Dr. Tolbridge to Miss Panney, as two days later they were sitting together in his office, "and we are both agreed that teachers in Thorbury are like the vines on the gable ends of our church; they are needed there, but they do not flourish.

at the time that

From this reading You see, so many of our people send their children away to school, that is, when they are really old enough to learn anything."

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

From this reading "I would do it too, if I had children," said the old lady; "but this is a matter which rises above the ordinary points of view.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "I would do it too, if I had children," said the old lady; "but this is a matter which rises above the ordinary points of view.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You see, so many of our people send their children away to school, that is, when they are really old enough to learn anything."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Do you appreciate the fact that if Miss Drane does not soon get something to do, you will be living on soggy, half-baked bread, greasy fried meat, water-soaked vegetables, and muddy coffee, and every one of your higher sentiments will be merged in dyspepsia?"