Chapter XI

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

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

speak to

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

later than; following

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading She never went through the performance without wishing that it might be the last time that she should be placed in such an uncomfortable position; but afterward she always reproached herself for making such a wish.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

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

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

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

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

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

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

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

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

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From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

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

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

fearless and daring

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

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

From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

divisible by two

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

accept an excuse for

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

plural of “flourish” — a showy gesture

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

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

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

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

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

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

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

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

From this reading She never went through the performance without wishing that it might be the last time that she should be placed in such an uncomfortable position; but afterward she always reproached herself for making such a wish.

an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

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From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

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

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

immediately past

From this reading She never went through the performance without wishing that it might be the last time that she should be placed in such an uncomfortable position; but afterward she always reproached herself for making such a wish.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)

From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

possessive form of “lloyd” — United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading She never went through the performance without wishing that it might be the last time that she should be placed in such an uncomfortable position; but afterward she always reproached herself for making such a wish.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

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

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

a particular point in time

From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

a warm tubular covering for the hands

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters

From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She never went through the performance without wishing that it might be the last time that she should be placed in such an uncomfortable position; but afterward she always reproached herself for making such a wish.

not any; not one

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

many times at short intervals

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

and nothing more

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading She never went through the performance without wishing that it might be the last time that she should be placed in such an uncomfortable position; but afterward she always reproached herself for making such a wish.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading She never went through the performance without wishing that it might be the last time that she should be placed in such an uncomfortable position; but afterward she always reproached herself for making such a wish.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading She never went through the performance without wishing that it might be the last time that she should be placed in such an uncomfortable position; but afterward she always reproached herself for making such a wish.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

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

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

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

From this reading She never went through the performance without wishing that it might be the last time that she should be placed in such an uncomfortable position; but afterward she always reproached herself for making such a wish.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

an educational institution

From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

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

From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

possessive form of “sheep” — woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

possessive form of “sherman” — United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She never went through the performance without wishing that it might be the last time that she should be placed in such an uncomfortable position; but afterward she always reproached herself for making such a wish.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

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

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

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

From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

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

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading She never went through the performance without wishing that it might be the last time that she should be placed in such an uncomfortable position; but afterward she always reproached herself for making such a wish.

push forcefully

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

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

From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading She never went through the performance without wishing that it might be the last time that she should be placed in such an uncomfortable position; but afterward she always reproached herself for making such a wish.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

up to a particular time

From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

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

From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She never went through the performance without wishing that it might be the last time that she should be placed in such an uncomfortable position; but afterward she always reproached herself for making such a wish.

at the time that

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."

hope for; have a wish

From this reading She never went through the performance without wishing that it might be the last time that she should be placed in such an uncomfortable position; but afterward she always reproached herself for making such a wish.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading She never went through the performance without wishing that it might be the last time that she should be placed in such an uncomfortable position; but afterward she always reproached herself for making such a wish.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lloyd had grown to dread the afternoon walks with the school, for she was in a flutter of nervousness from the moment they came in sight of the post-office until the letter was safe in Ida's possession.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was easier to manage after the weather turned cold enough to furnish an excuse for carrying a muff, but even then she fancied that Miss Mattie looked at her curiously sometimes, when she thrust the daily letter hastily out of sight without a second glance.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING EVERY day since the first of November there had been a letter for Ida in the Sherman's post-office box, under cover of Lloyd's address.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading There was always the fear that Betty might get to the window first, or that she might catch sight of the envelope, addressed with many flourishes in a big, bold hand; or that that letter might be the only one, as it often was, and Betty might wonder why Lloyd's face should grow so red when she answered, "No, nothing for us this time."