Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Then when she had assured her grandmother of all this, she would tell her quite firmly that she, Rosanna, needed a friend.

later than; following

From this reading The only thing to do, Rosanna decided, was to talk to her grandmother after luncheon when they usually sat in the rose arbor.

(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 Then when she had assured her grandmother of all this, she would tell her quite firmly that she, Rosanna, needed a friend.

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

From this reading She would explain everything: how Helen Culver used the best of grammar, and no slang, and climbed trees in rompers and did not scream.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

tree (as opposed to shrub)

From this reading The only thing to do, Rosanna decided, was to talk to her grandmother after luncheon when they usually sat in the rose arbor.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Then when she had assured her grandmother of all this, she would tell her quite firmly that she, Rosanna, needed a friend.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading She would explain everything: how Helen Culver used the best of grammar, and no slang, and climbed trees in rompers and did not scream.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Rosanna, playing scales, felt quite brave.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading She would explain everything: how Helen Culver used the best of grammar, and no slang, and climbed trees in rompers and did not scream.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

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From this reading She would explain everything: how Helen Culver used the best of grammar, and no slang, and climbed trees in rompers and did not scream.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The only thing to do, Rosanna decided, was to talk to her grandmother after luncheon when they usually sat in the rose arbor.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

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

From this reading She would explain everything: how Helen Culver used the best of grammar, and no slang, and climbed trees in rompers and did not scream.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The only thing to do, Rosanna decided, was to talk to her grandmother after luncheon when they usually sat in the rose arbor.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading She would explain everything: how Helen Culver used the best of grammar, and no slang, and climbed trees in rompers and did not scream.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading She would explain everything: how Helen Culver used the best of grammar, and no slang, and climbed trees in rompers and did not scream.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Rosanna, playing scales, felt quite brave.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

with resolute determination

From this reading Then when she had assured her grandmother of all this, she would tell her quite firmly that she, Rosanna, needed a friend.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Then when she had assured her grandmother of all this, she would tell her quite firmly that she, Rosanna, needed a friend.

the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)

From this reading She would explain everything: how Helen Culver used the best of grammar, and no slang, and climbed trees in rompers and did not scream.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading The only thing to do, Rosanna decided, was to talk to her grandmother after luncheon when they usually sat in the rose arbor.

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

From this reading Then when she had assured her grandmother of all this, she would tell her quite firmly that she, Rosanna, needed a friend.

(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 She would explain everything: how Helen Culver used the best of grammar, and no slang, and climbed trees in rompers and did not scream.

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

From this reading The only thing to do, Rosanna decided, was to talk to her grandmother after luncheon when they usually sat in the rose arbor.

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From this reading She would explain everything: how Helen Culver used the best of grammar, and no slang, and climbed trees in rompers and did not scream.

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

From this reading The only thing to do, Rosanna decided, was to talk to her grandmother after luncheon when they usually sat in the rose arbor.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

a midday meal

From this reading The only thing to do, Rosanna decided, was to talk to her grandmother after luncheon when they usually sat in the rose arbor.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Then when she had assured her grandmother of all this, she would tell her quite firmly that she, Rosanna, needed a friend.

not any; not one

From this reading She would explain everything: how Helen Culver used the best of grammar, and no slang, and climbed trees in rompers and did not scream.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She would explain everything: how Helen Culver used the best of grammar, and no slang, and climbed trees in rompers and did not scream.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She would explain everything: how Helen Culver used the best of grammar, and no slang, and climbed trees in rompers and did not scream.

and nothing more

From this reading The only thing to do, Rosanna decided, was to talk to her grandmother after luncheon when they usually sat in the rose arbor.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Rosanna, playing scales, felt quite brave.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Rosanna, playing scales, felt quite brave.

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

From this reading She would explain everything: how Helen Culver used the best of grammar, and no slang, and climbed trees in rompers and did not scream.

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

From this reading The only thing to do, Rosanna decided, was to talk to her grandmother after luncheon when they usually sat in the rose arbor.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The only thing to do, Rosanna decided, was to talk to her grandmother after luncheon when they usually sat in the rose arbor.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The only thing to do, Rosanna decided, was to talk to her grandmother after luncheon when they usually sat in the rose arbor.

plural of “scale” — an ordered reference standard

From this reading Rosanna, playing scales, felt quite brave.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading She would explain everything: how Helen Culver used the best of grammar, and no slang, and climbed trees in rompers and did not scream.

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

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

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

From this reading She would explain everything: how Helen Culver used the best of grammar, and no slang, and climbed trees in rompers and did not scream.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

use slang or vulgar language

From this reading She would explain everything: how Helen Culver used the best of grammar, and no slang, and climbed trees in rompers and did not scream.

express in speech

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The only thing to do, Rosanna decided, was to talk to her grandmother after luncheon when they usually sat in the rose arbor.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

express in words

From this reading Then when she had assured her grandmother of all this, she would tell her quite firmly that she, Rosanna, needed a friend.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then when she had assured her grandmother of all this, she would tell her quite firmly that she, Rosanna, needed a friend.

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

From this reading The only thing to do, Rosanna decided, was to talk to her grandmother after luncheon when they usually sat in the rose arbor.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then when she had assured her grandmother of all this, she would tell her quite firmly that she, Rosanna, needed a friend.

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

From this reading The only thing to do, Rosanna decided, was to talk to her grandmother after luncheon when they usually sat in the rose arbor.

a special situation

From this reading The only thing to do, Rosanna decided, was to talk to her grandmother after luncheon when they usually sat in the rose arbor.

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

From this reading Then when she had assured her grandmother of all this, she would tell her quite firmly that she, Rosanna, needed a friend.

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

From this reading The only thing to do, Rosanna decided, was to talk to her grandmother after luncheon when they usually sat in the rose arbor.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading She would explain everything: how Helen Culver used the best of grammar, and no slang, and climbed trees in rompers and did not scream.

up to a particular time

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading She would explain everything: how Helen Culver used the best of grammar, and no slang, and climbed trees in rompers and did not scream.

under normal conditions

From this reading The only thing to do, Rosanna decided, was to talk to her grandmother after luncheon when they usually sat in the rose arbor.

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

From this reading The only thing to do, Rosanna decided, was to talk to her grandmother after luncheon when they usually sat in the rose arbor.

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

From this reading It seemed simple and easy, but when luncheon was announced, she decided not to speak until later and when finally they went out to the rose arbor, Rosanna commenced to feel quite shaky and instead of talking she fell into a deep silence.

at the time that

From this reading The only thing to do, Rosanna decided, was to talk to her grandmother after luncheon when they usually sat in the rose arbor.

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

From this reading She would explain everything: how Helen Culver used the best of grammar, and no slang, and climbed trees in rompers and did not scream.