Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She came every day after dinner (that is to say, about six o'clock), and when she came it was frequently found necessary that Julia should go to inquire after the invalid cousin.

later than; following

From this reading She came every day after dinner (that is to say, about six o'clock), and when she came it was frequently found necessary that Julia should go to inquire after the invalid cousin.

(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 Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

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

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

a piece of ornamented cloth that protects the back of a chair from hair oils

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

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

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

for the reason that

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She came every day after dinner (that is to say, about six o'clock), and when she came it was frequently found necessary that Julia should go to inquire after the invalid cousin.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Denah thought herself the deepest and most diplomatic young woman in Holland; she even found it in her heart to pity Julia, the poor companion, who she used as a pawn in her romance.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading She came every day after dinner (that is to say, about six o'clock), and when she came it was frequently found necessary that Julia should go to inquire after the invalid cousin.

create by looping or crocheting

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She came every day after dinner (that is to say, about six o'clock), and when she came it was frequently found necessary that Julia should go to inquire after the invalid cousin.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Denah thought herself the deepest and most diplomatic young woman in Holland; she even found it in her heart to pity Julia, the poor companion, who she used as a pawn in her romance.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading The which, since it was transparently obvious to the pawn, gave her vast, though private, delight.

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

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

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

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading She came every day after dinner (that is to say, about six o'clock), and when she came it was frequently found necessary that Julia should go to inquire after the invalid cousin.

relating to or characteristic of diplomacy

From this reading Denah thought herself the deepest and most diplomatic young woman in Holland; she even found it in her heart to pity Julia, the poor companion, who she used as a pawn in her romance.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

divisible by two

From this reading Denah thought herself the deepest and most diplomatic young woman in Holland; she even found it in her heart to pity Julia, the poor companion, who she used as a pawn in her romance.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She came every day after dinner (that is to say, about six o'clock), and when she came it was frequently found necessary that Julia should go to inquire after the invalid cousin.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

set up or found

From this reading She came every day after dinner (that is to say, about six o'clock), and when she came it was frequently found necessary that Julia should go to inquire after the invalid cousin.

many times at short intervals

From this reading She came every day after dinner (that is to say, about six o'clock), and when she came it was frequently found necessary that Julia should go to inquire after the invalid cousin.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She came every day after dinner (that is to say, about six o'clock), and when she came it was frequently found necessary that Julia should go to inquire after the invalid cousin.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Denah thought herself the deepest and most diplomatic young woman in Holland; she even found it in her heart to pity Julia, the poor companion, who she used as a pawn in her romance.

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

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

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

From this reading Denah thought herself the deepest and most diplomatic young woman in Holland; she even found it in her heart to pity Julia, the poor companion, who she used as a pawn in her romance.

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

From this reading Denah thought herself the deepest and most diplomatic young woman in Holland; she even found it in her heart to pity Julia, the poor companion, who she used as a pawn in her romance.

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading Denah thought herself the deepest and most diplomatic young woman in Holland; she even found it in her heart to pity Julia, the poor companion, who she used as a pawn in her romance.

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

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

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

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading She came every day after dinner (that is to say, about six o'clock), and when she came it was frequently found necessary that Julia should go to inquire after the invalid cousin.

having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading She came every day after dinner (that is to say, about six o'clock), and when she came it was frequently found necessary that Julia should go to inquire after the invalid cousin.

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

From this reading She came every day after dinner (that is to say, about six o'clock), and when she came it was frequently found necessary that Julia should go to inquire after the invalid cousin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

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

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

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

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Denah thought herself the deepest and most diplomatic young woman in Holland; she even found it in her heart to pity Julia, the poor companion, who she used as a pawn in her romance.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

absolutely essential

From this reading She came every day after dinner (that is to say, about six o'clock), and when she came it was frequently found necessary that Julia should go to inquire after the invalid cousin.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

according to the clock

From this reading She came every day after dinner (that is to say, about six o'clock), and when she came it was frequently found necessary that Julia should go to inquire after the invalid cousin.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading The which, since it was transparently obvious to the pawn, gave her vast, though private, delight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

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

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

a perceptual structure

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

an article deposited as security

From this reading Denah thought herself the deepest and most diplomatic young woman in Holland; she even found it in her heart to pity Julia, the poor companion, who she used as a pawn in her romance.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Denah thought herself the deepest and most diplomatic young woman in Holland; she even found it in her heart to pity Julia, the poor companion, who she used as a pawn in her romance.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Denah thought herself the deepest and most diplomatic young woman in Holland; she even found it in her heart to pity Julia, the poor companion, who she used as a pawn in her romance.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The which, since it was transparently obvious to the pawn, gave her vast, though private, delight.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

possessing material wealth

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading Denah thought herself the deepest and most diplomatic young woman in Holland; she even found it in her heart to pity Julia, the poor companion, who she used as a pawn in her romance.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

express in words

From this reading She came every day after dinner (that is to say, about six o'clock), and when she came it was frequently found necessary that Julia should go to inquire after the invalid cousin.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

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

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

fastened with stitches

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

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

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She came every day after dinner (that is to say, about six o'clock), and when she came it was frequently found necessary that Julia should go to inquire after the invalid cousin.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The which, since it was transparently obvious to the pawn, gave her vast, though private, delight.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading She came every day after dinner (that is to say, about six o'clock), and when she came it was frequently found necessary that Julia should go to inquire after the invalid cousin.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She came every day after dinner (that is to say, about six o'clock), and when she came it was frequently found necessary that Julia should go to inquire after the invalid cousin.

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

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

in or at that place or location

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

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

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The which, since it was transparently obvious to the pawn, gave her vast, though private, delight.

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

From this reading Denah thought herself the deepest and most diplomatic young woman in Holland; she even found it in her heart to pity Julia, the poor companion, who she used as a pawn in her romance.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

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

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

so as to be easily understood or seen through

From this reading The which, since it was transparently obvious to the pawn, gave her vast, though private, delight.

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

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Denah thought herself the deepest and most diplomatic young woman in Holland; she even found it in her heart to pity Julia, the poor companion, who she used as a pawn in her romance.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The which, since it was transparently obvious to the pawn, gave her vast, though private, delight.

precisely as stated

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

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

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

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

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

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

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

at the time that

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

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

From this reading The which, since it was transparently obvious to the pawn, gave her vast, though private, delight.

which person or people

From this reading Denah thought herself the deepest and most diplomatic young woman in Holland; she even found it in her heart to pity Julia, the poor companion, who she used as a pawn in her romance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOW JULIA DID NOT GET THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Van Heigen was learning a new crochet pattern; one did it in thread of a Sevres blue shade; when several long strips were made, one sewed them together with pieces of black satin between each two, and there was an antimacassar of severe but rich beauty.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Denah thought herself the deepest and most diplomatic young woman in Holland; she even found it in her heart to pity Julia, the poor companion, who she used as a pawn in her romance.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Denah explained all this as she set Mevrouw to work on the pattern; it was very intricate, quite exciting, because it was so difficult; the more excited the old lady became the more mistakes she made, but it did not matter; Denah was patience itself, and did not seem to mind how much time she gave.

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

From this reading Denah thought herself the deepest and most diplomatic young woman in Holland; she even found it in her heart to pity Julia, the poor companion, who she used as a pawn in her romance.