Chapter V

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

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

regarded with admiration

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Remarkable, after a series of adventures, arrives at home, and reports progress.

later than; following

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

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

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Remarkable, after a series of adventures, arrives at home, and reports progress.

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

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I notion that he's forgot that it's time for him to come back and pray, before we go to bed.'

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading I notion that he's forgot that it's time for him to come back and pray, before we go to bed.'

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I notion that he's forgot that it's time for him to come back and pray, before we go to bed.'

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

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

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

showing who or what does the action

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

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

From this reading I notion that he's forgot that it's time for him to come back and pray, before we go to bed.'

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

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

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

in a polite manner

From this reading Remarkable and her errand were not very courteously received.

a female human offspring

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

recovery or preservation from loss or danger

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

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

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

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

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

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

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading Remarkable and her errand were not very courteously received.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

a social unit living together

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I notion that he's forgot that it's time for him to come back and pray, before we go to bed.'

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading I notion that he's forgot that it's time for him to come back and pray, before we go to bed.'

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

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

the act of departing

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

something considered choice to eat

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

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

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

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

From this reading I notion that he's forgot that it's time for him to come back and pray, before we go to bed.'

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

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

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I notion that he's forgot that it's time for him to come back and pray, before we go to bed.'

English materialist and political philosopher who advocated absolute sovereignty as the only kind of government that could resolve problems caused by the selfishness of human beings (1588-1679)

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Remarkable, after a series of adventures, arrives at home, and reports progress.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

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

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

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

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

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

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

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

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

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

From this reading I notion that he's forgot that it's time for him to come back and pray, before we go to bed.'

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

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

conformity or harmony

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

having long legs

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

not any; not one

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Remarkable and her errand were not very courteously received.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading I notion that he's forgot that it's time for him to come back and pray, before we go to bed.'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

possessive form of “peabody” — educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

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

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading I notion that he's forgot that it's time for him to come back and pray, before we go to bed.'

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Remarkable, after a series of adventures, arrives at home, and reports progress.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Remarkable and her errand were not very courteously received.

unusual or striking

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

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

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Remarkable, after a series of adventures, arrives at home, and reports progress.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Remarkable, after a series of adventures, arrives at home, and reports progress.

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

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

-ing form of “snoop” — watch, observe, or inquire secretly

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

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

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I notion that he's forgot that it's time for him to come back and pray, before we go to bed.'

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

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

a group of soldiers

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

precisely as stated

From this reading Remarkable and her errand were not very courteously received.

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

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I notion that he's forgot that it's time for him to come back and pray, before we go to bed.'

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

From this reading Remarkable and her errand were not very courteously received.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

hope for; have a wish

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

in the company of; together with

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.

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

From this reading Goody Peabody said 'she admired what business such a long-shanked, ill-conditioned, bitter-looking body as she, had to be snooping about other people's houses at that time of night; that Faithful was going to keep company with her daughter PATIENCE; that Remarkable had better return to her employer; adding, that if she didn't troop in less than no time, she would see if her help, PRESERVED PERKINS, couldn't help her.'

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From this reading REMARKABLE SHORT, a woman six feet in her stockings, and quite 'in keeping' with the HOBBES family, is despatched after Faithful by Deliverance, in these dulcet-words: 'Remarky, I wish you'd go down to Goody Peabody's and look after the minister that ate supper here.