Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading That was the principle by which Gertrude Harris was always acting.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading That was the principle by which Gertrude Harris was always acting.

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

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

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

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading If she had flowers, fruit, books, pretty gifts, or money, her first thought always was, "How can I make somebody happy?"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That was the principle by which Gertrude Harris was always acting.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading If she had flowers, fruit, books, pretty gifts, or money, her first thought always was, "How can I make somebody happy?"

a young person of either sex

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

a social unit living together

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading If she had flowers, fruit, books, pretty gifts, or money, her first thought always was, "How can I make somebody happy?"

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading If she had flowers, fruit, books, pretty gifts, or money, her first thought always was, "How can I make somebody happy?"

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

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From this reading Gertrude often said.

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From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading If she had flowers, fruit, books, pretty gifts, or money, her first thought always was, "How can I make somebody happy?"

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

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

From this reading If she had flowers, fruit, books, pretty gifts, or money, her first thought always was, "How can I make somebody happy?"

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading If she had flowers, fruit, books, pretty gifts, or money, her first thought always was, "How can I make somebody happy?"

United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

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

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

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

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

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

From this reading If she had flowers, fruit, books, pretty gifts, or money, her first thought always was, "How can I make somebody happy?"

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

From this reading If she had flowers, fruit, books, pretty gifts, or money, her first thought always was, "How can I make somebody happy?"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If she had flowers, fruit, books, pretty gifts, or money, her first thought always was, "How can I make somebody happy?"

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

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

engage in

From this reading If she had flowers, fruit, books, pretty gifts, or money, her first thought always was, "How can I make somebody happy?"

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading If she had flowers, fruit, books, pretty gifts, or money, her first thought always was, "How can I make somebody happy?"

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Gertrude often said.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If she had flowers, fruit, books, pretty gifts, or money, her first thought always was, "How can I make somebody happy?"

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading If she had flowers, fruit, books, pretty gifts, or money, her first thought always was, "How can I make somebody happy?"

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading That was the principle by which Gertrude Harris was always acting.

the act of receiving

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Gertrude often said.

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

From this reading If she had flowers, fruit, books, pretty gifts, or money, her first thought always was, "How can I make somebody happy?"

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

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

a person, without saying who

From this reading If she had flowers, fruit, books, pretty gifts, or money, her first thought always was, "How can I make somebody happy?"

comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That was the principle by which Gertrude Harris was always acting.

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

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

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

From this reading If she had flowers, fruit, books, pretty gifts, or money, her first thought always was, "How can I make somebody happy?"

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

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "Try it!"

up to a particular time

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

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

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

at the time that

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.

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

From this reading That was the principle by which Gertrude Harris was always acting.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading COLONEL HARRIS FOLLOWS HIS FAMILY ABROAD Gertrude's receipt for growing oranges in a northern climate was as follows: Let a child hold a large and a small orange in her hands, and give away the large orange, and the smaller will begin to grow until, when eaten, it will look bigger and taste sweeter than the large fruit given away.