Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading The girls had come down to see her to venture a little plan of theirs, and Marjorie was relieved to find her so easy to become acquainted with.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "You see," explained Marjorie, idly running her finger along the surface of the horse-hair sofa on which she was seated, "we want to make Frieda enjoy herself from the very beginning.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mrs. Johnson was just the sort of person--placid, sympathetic, jolly--that any normal girl would love.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The girls had come down to see her to venture a little plan of theirs, and Marjorie was relieved to find her so easy to become acquainted with.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading "You see," explained Marjorie, idly running her finger along the surface of the horse-hair sofa on which she was seated, "we want to make Frieda enjoy herself from the very beginning.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

the two together, not just one

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

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

From this reading The girls had come down to see her to venture a little plan of theirs, and Marjorie was relieved to find her so easy to become acquainted with.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading This fact, thought Marjorie, ought to help them a great deal in their success with Frieda.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The girls had come down to see her to venture a little plan of theirs, and Marjorie was relieved to find her so easy to become acquainted with.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The girls had come down to see her to venture a little plan of theirs, and Marjorie was relieved to find her so easy to become acquainted with.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading "You see," explained Marjorie, idly running her finger along the surface of the horse-hair sofa on which she was seated, "we want to make Frieda enjoy herself from the very beginning.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "You see," explained Marjorie, idly running her finger along the surface of the horse-hair sofa on which she was seated, "we want to make Frieda enjoy herself from the very beginning.

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

From this reading This fact, thought Marjorie, ought to help them a great deal in their success with Frieda.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The girls had come down to see her to venture a little plan of theirs, and Marjorie was relieved to find her so easy to become acquainted with.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading "You see," explained Marjorie, idly running her finger along the surface of the horse-hair sofa on which she was seated, "we want to make Frieda enjoy herself from the very beginning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "You see," explained Marjorie, idly running her finger along the surface of the horse-hair sofa on which she was seated, "we want to make Frieda enjoy herself from the very beginning.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

a young female

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girls had come down to see her to venture a little plan of theirs, and Marjorie was relieved to find her so easy to become acquainted with.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading This fact, thought Marjorie, ought to help them a great deal in their success with Frieda.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading This fact, thought Marjorie, ought to help them a great deal in their success with Frieda.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading "You see," explained Marjorie, idly running her finger along the surface of the horse-hair sofa on which she was seated, "we want to make Frieda enjoy herself from the very beginning.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

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

From this reading "You see," explained Marjorie, idly running her finger along the surface of the horse-hair sofa on which she was seated, "we want to make Frieda enjoy herself from the very beginning.

in an idle manner

From this reading "You see," explained Marjorie, idly running her finger along the surface of the horse-hair sofa on which she was seated, "we want to make Frieda enjoy herself from the very beginning.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Mrs. Johnson was just the sort of person--placid, sympathetic, jolly--that any normal girl would love.

and nothing more

From this reading Mrs. Johnson was just the sort of person--placid, sympathetic, jolly--that any normal girl would love.

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

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

From this reading The girls had come down to see her to venture a little plan of theirs, and Marjorie was relieved to find her so easy to become acquainted with.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Mrs. Johnson was just the sort of person--placid, sympathetic, jolly--that any normal girl would love.

engage in

From this reading "You see," explained Marjorie, idly running her finger along the surface of the horse-hair sofa on which she was seated, "we want to make Frieda enjoy herself from the very beginning.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

befitting a mother; warm and nurturing

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading Mrs. Johnson was just the sort of person--placid, sympathetic, jolly--that any normal girl would love.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

out of fashion

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "You see," explained Marjorie, idly running her finger along the surface of the horse-hair sofa on which she was seated, "we want to make Frieda enjoy herself from the very beginning.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading This fact, thought Marjorie, ought to help them a great deal in their success with Frieda.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

a human being

From this reading Mrs. Johnson was just the sort of person--placid, sympathetic, jolly--that any normal girl would love.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading Mrs. Johnson was just the sort of person--placid, sympathetic, jolly--that any normal girl would love.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading The girls had come down to see her to venture a little plan of theirs, and Marjorie was relieved to find her so easy to become acquainted with.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading The girls had come down to see her to venture a little plan of theirs, and Marjorie was relieved to find her so easy to become acquainted with.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading "You see," explained Marjorie, idly running her finger along the surface of the horse-hair sofa on which she was seated, "we want to make Frieda enjoy herself from the very beginning.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The girls had come down to see her to venture a little plan of theirs, and Marjorie was relieved to find her so easy to become acquainted with.

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

From this reading "You see," explained Marjorie, idly running her finger along the surface of the horse-hair sofa on which she was seated, "we want to make Frieda enjoy herself from the very beginning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The girls had come down to see her to venture a little plan of theirs, and Marjorie was relieved to find her so easy to become acquainted with.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading "You see," explained Marjorie, idly running her finger along the surface of the horse-hair sofa on which she was seated, "we want to make Frieda enjoy herself from the very beginning.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Mrs. Johnson was just the sort of person--placid, sympathetic, jolly--that any normal girl would love.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading This fact, thought Marjorie, ought to help them a great deal in their success with Frieda.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading "You see," explained Marjorie, idly running her finger along the surface of the horse-hair sofa on which she was seated, "we want to make Frieda enjoy herself from the very beginning.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading Mrs. Johnson was just the sort of person--placid, sympathetic, jolly--that any normal girl would love.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading The girls had come down to see her to venture a little plan of theirs, and Marjorie was relieved to find her so easy to become acquainted with.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This fact, thought Marjorie, ought to help them a great deal in their success with Frieda.

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

From this reading This fact, thought Marjorie, ought to help them a great deal in their success with Frieda.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading This fact, thought Marjorie, ought to help them a great deal in their success with Frieda.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading The girls had come down to see her to venture a little plan of theirs, and Marjorie was relieved to find her so easy to become acquainted with.

precisely as stated

From this reading "You see," explained Marjorie, idly running her finger along the surface of the horse-hair sofa on which she was seated, "we want to make Frieda enjoy herself from the very beginning.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "You see," explained Marjorie, idly running her finger along the surface of the horse-hair sofa on which she was seated, "we want to make Frieda enjoy herself from the very beginning.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

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

From this reading The girls had come down to see her to venture a little plan of theirs, and Marjorie was relieved to find her so easy to become acquainted with.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "You see," explained Marjorie, idly running her finger along the surface of the horse-hair sofa on which she was seated, "we want to make Frieda enjoy herself from the very beginning.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

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

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

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

From this reading "You see," explained Marjorie, idly running her finger along the surface of the horse-hair sofa on which she was seated, "we want to make Frieda enjoy herself from the very beginning.

which person or people

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The girls had come down to see her to venture a little plan of theirs, and Marjorie was relieved to find her so easy to become acquainted with.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE ARRIVAL OF FRIEDA Marjorie and Lily were seated in the old-fashioned, comfortably furnished parlor in the home of Mrs. Johnson, that motherly woman who, through her interest in both the Girl Scouts and their ward, had promised to board Frieda for six dollars a week.

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

From this reading Mrs. Johnson was just the sort of person--placid, sympathetic, jolly--that any normal girl would love.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You see," explained Marjorie, idly running her finger along the surface of the horse-hair sofa on which she was seated, "we want to make Frieda enjoy herself from the very beginning.