Chapter X

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

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

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

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading They sat around the fire talking and sewing busily, for it was true that much had been neglected in the enjoyment of other things.

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

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They sat around the fire talking and sewing busily, for it was true that much had been neglected in the enjoyment of other things.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

in a busy manner

From this reading They sat around the fire talking and sewing busily, for it was true that much had been neglected in the enjoyment of other things.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “I seem to have strewed the whole State of Montana over with buttons,” she declared with a sigh, “but, oh, how much I have seen while I have been doing it!

plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading “I seem to have strewed the whole State of Montana over with buttons,” she declared with a sigh, “but, oh, how much I have seen while I have been doing it!

a slight indication

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading If Aunt Anna had not mended the rent in her riding skirt and Nancy had not sewed up the rip in her sheepskin coat, she would never have come to the end.

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

From this reading If Aunt Anna had not mended the rent in her riding skirt and Nancy had not sewed up the rip in her sheepskin coat, she would never have come to the end.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

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

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

made known or openly avowed

From this reading “I seem to have strewed the whole State of Montana over with buttons,” she declared with a sigh, “but, oh, how much I have seen while I have been doing it!

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading “I seem to have strewed the whole State of Montana over with buttons,” she declared with a sigh, “but, oh, how much I have seen while I have been doing it!

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading If Aunt Anna had not mended the rent in her riding skirt and Nancy had not sewed up the rip in her sheepskin coat, she would never have come to the end.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading They sat around the fire talking and sewing busily, for it was true that much had been neglected in the enjoyment of other things.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

start firing a weapon

From this reading They sat around the fire talking and sewing busily, for it was true that much had been neglected in the enjoyment of other things.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They sat around the fire talking and sewing busily, for it was true that much had been neglected in the enjoyment of other things.

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

From this reading They sat around the fire talking and sewing busily, for it was true that much had been neglected in the enjoyment of other things.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If Aunt Anna had not mended the rent in her riding skirt and Nancy had not sewed up the rip in her sheepskin coat, she would never have come to the end.

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

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

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

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

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

From this reading “I seem to have strewed the whole State of Montana over with buttons,” she declared with a sigh, “but, oh, how much I have seen while I have been doing it!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Aunt Anna had not mended the rent in her riding skirt and Nancy had not sewed up the rip in her sheepskin coat, she would never have come to the end.

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

From this reading They sat around the fire talking and sewing busily, for it was true that much had been neglected in the enjoyment of other things.

within a building

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

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

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

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 Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

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

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading If Aunt Anna had not mended the rent in her riding skirt and Nancy had not sewed up the rip in her sheepskin coat, she would never have come to the end.

garments that must be repaired

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

showing or giving mercy

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border

From this reading “I seem to have strewed the whole State of Montana over with buttons,” she declared with a sigh, “but, oh, how much I have seen while I have been doing it!

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

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

used to form the superlative

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading If Aunt Anna had not mended the rent in her riding skirt and Nancy had not sewed up the rip in her sheepskin coat, she would never have come to the end.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

disregarded

From this reading They sat around the fire talking and sewing busily, for it was true that much had been neglected in the enjoyment of other things.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading If Aunt Anna had not mended the rent in her riding skirt and Nancy had not sewed up the rip in her sheepskin coat, she would never have come to the end.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If Aunt Anna had not mended the rent in her riding skirt and Nancy had not sewed up the rip in her sheepskin coat, she would never have come to the end.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They sat around the fire talking and sewing busily, for it was true that much had been neglected in the enjoyment of other things.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “I seem to have strewed the whole State of Montana over with buttons,” she declared with a sigh, “but, oh, how much I have seen while I have been doing it!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They sat around the fire talking and sewing busily, for it was true that much had been neglected in the enjoyment of other things.

above and across; more than

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

falling in drops or as if falling like rain

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

let for money

From this reading If Aunt Anna had not mended the rent in her riding skirt and Nancy had not sewed up the rip in her sheepskin coat, she would never have come to the end.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading If Aunt Anna had not mended the rent in her riding skirt and Nancy had not sewed up the rip in her sheepskin coat, she would never have come to the end.

tear or be torn violently

From this reading If Aunt Anna had not mended the rent in her riding skirt and Nancy had not sewed up the rip in her sheepskin coat, she would never have come to the end.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

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

From this reading They sat around the fire talking and sewing busily, for it was true that much had been neglected in the enjoyment of other things.

plural of “scramble” — an unceremonious and disorganized struggle

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

someone who makes or mends dresses

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “I seem to have strewed the whole State of Montana over with buttons,” she declared with a sigh, “but, oh, how much I have seen while I have been doing it!

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I seem to have strewed the whole State of Montana over with buttons,” she declared with a sigh, “but, oh, how much I have seen while I have been doing it!

fastened with stitches

From this reading If Aunt Anna had not mended the rent in her riding skirt and Nancy had not sewed up the rip in her sheepskin coat, she would never have come to the end.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading They sat around the fire talking and sewing busily, for it was true that much had been neglected in the enjoyment of other things.

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

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing

From this reading If Aunt Anna had not mended the rent in her riding skirt and Nancy had not sewed up the rip in her sheepskin coat, she would never have come to the end.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading “I seem to have strewed the whole State of Montana over with buttons,” she declared with a sigh, “but, oh, how much I have seen while I have been doing it!

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading If Aunt Anna had not mended the rent in her riding skirt and Nancy had not sewed up the rip in her sheepskin coat, she would never have come to the end.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading “I seem to have strewed the whole State of Montana over with buttons,” she declared with a sigh, “but, oh, how much I have seen while I have been doing it!

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

not in physical motion

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

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

From this reading “I seem to have strewed the whole State of Montana over with buttons,” she declared with a sigh, “but, oh, how much I have seen while I have been doing it!

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading They sat around the fire talking and sewing busily, for it was true that much had been neglected in the enjoyment of other things.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They sat around the fire talking and sewing busily, for it was true that much had been neglected in the enjoyment of other things.

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

From this reading They sat around the fire talking and sewing busily, for it was true that much had been neglected in the enjoyment of other things.

in or at that place or location

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

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

From this reading They sat around the fire talking and sewing busily, for it was true that much had been neglected in the enjoyment of other things.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading They sat around the fire talking and sewing busily, for it was true that much had been neglected in the enjoyment of other things.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

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

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading They sat around the fire talking and sewing busily, for it was true that much had been neglected in the enjoyment of other things.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading If Aunt Anna had not mended the rent in her riding skirt and Nancy had not sewed up the rip in her sheepskin coat, she would never have come to the end.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

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

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

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

From this reading DABNEY’S CLUE It was still raining next morning, which was, as Aunt Anna said, “a merciful providence, considering how much mending there is to do, and how little we stay indoors to do it on a bright day.”

during the time that

From this reading “I seem to have strewed the whole State of Montana over with buttons,” she declared with a sigh, “but, oh, how much I have seen while I have been doing it!

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

From this reading “I seem to have strewed the whole State of Montana over with buttons,” she declared with a sigh, “but, oh, how much I have seen while I have been doing it!

belonging to which person

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I seem to have strewed the whole State of Montana over with buttons,” she declared with a sigh, “but, oh, how much I have seen while I have been doing it!

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

From this reading If Aunt Anna had not mended the rent in her riding skirt and Nancy had not sewed up the rip in her sheepskin coat, she would never have come to the end.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading Beatrice, the least enthusiastic seamstress of the three, was the one whose wardrobe needed the most repair, since her scrambles over the mountains had wrought more ruin than she had realized.