Chapter IV

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

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

anew

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

(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 “I have hot chocolate all ready for you!”

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

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

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

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading By common consent the young people decided to dismiss the matter from their minds, for the time being, at least.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading By common consent the young people decided to dismiss the matter from their minds, for the time being, at least.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

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

From this reading “I have hot chocolate all ready for you!”

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

From this reading “Come right in!” greeted their hostess, flinging the door wide open in welcome.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading By common consent the young people decided to dismiss the matter from their minds, for the time being, at least.

permission to do something

From this reading By common consent the young people decided to dismiss the matter from their minds, for the time being, at least.

recognizable; marked

From this reading By common consent the young people decided to dismiss the matter from their minds, for the time being, at least.

possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

bar from attention or consideration

From this reading By common consent the young people decided to dismiss the matter from their minds, for the time being, at least.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

weak from exhaustion

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

joyously unrestrained

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading “Come right in!” greeted their hostess, flinging the door wide open in welcome.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading By common consent the young people decided to dismiss the matter from their minds, for the time being, at least.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading By common consent the young people decided to dismiss the matter from their minds, for the time being, at least.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading “Come right in!” greeted their hostess, flinging the door wide open in welcome.

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

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

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From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I have hot chocolate all ready for you!”

a woman host

From this reading “Come right in!” greeted their hostess, flinging the door wide open in welcome.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading “I have hot chocolate all ready for you!”

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

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

From this reading “I have hot chocolate all ready for you!”

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

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading THE INVITATION.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading By common consent the young people decided to dismiss the matter from their minds, for the time being, at least.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

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

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading By common consent the young people decided to dismiss the matter from their minds, for the time being, at least.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading By common consent the young people decided to dismiss the matter from their minds, for the time being, at least.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading “Come right in!” greeted their hostess, flinging the door wide open in welcome.

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

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

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

From this reading By common consent the young people decided to dismiss the matter from their minds, for the time being, at least.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading “I have hot chocolate all ready for you!”

precisely, exactly

From this reading “Come right in!” greeted their hostess, flinging the door wide open in welcome.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

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

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

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

From this reading THE INVITATION.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading By common consent the young people decided to dismiss the matter from their minds, for the time being, at least.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

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

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

often used as intensifiers

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

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

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

accept gladly

From this reading “Come right in!” greeted their hostess, flinging the door wide open in welcome.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading “Come right in!” greeted their hostess, flinging the door wide open in welcome.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dick’s exuberant sense of humor in making light of the whole situation, and John’s genuine pleasure in seeing Marjorie again, acted as a veritable tonic to the girl’s drooping spirits; by the time the cars had stopped in front of Mrs. Hadley’s door, she was able to laugh and joke with the others.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I have hot chocolate all ready for you!”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading By common consent the young people decided to dismiss the matter from their minds, for the time being, at least.