Chapter XV

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

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

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

From this reading The five girls, romping and shrieking through halls and bedrooms as the sport went on, fast and furious, seemed too young for its grave lessons.

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

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

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

From this reading The five girls, romping and shrieking through halls and bedrooms as the sport went on, fast and furious, seemed too young for its grave lessons.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

on or to one side

From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

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

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

plural of “bedroom” — a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading The five girls, romping and shrieking through halls and bedrooms as the sport went on, fast and furious, seemed too young for its grave lessons.

the time you go to bed

From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

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From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

provide with clothes or put clothes on

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

an old form of “could”, used with “thou”

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

(of hair) having curls or waves

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)

From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

divisible by two

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

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From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The five girls, romping and shrieking through halls and bedrooms as the sport went on, fast and furious, seemed too young for its grave lessons.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The five girls, romping and shrieking through halls and bedrooms as the sport went on, fast and furious, seemed too young for its grave lessons.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The five girls, romping and shrieking through halls and bedrooms as the sport went on, fast and furious, seemed too young for its grave lessons.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading The five girls, romping and shrieking through halls and bedrooms as the sport went on, fast and furious, seemed too young for its grave lessons.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The five girls, romping and shrieking through halls and bedrooms as the sport went on, fast and furious, seemed too young for its grave lessons.

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From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

death of a person

From this reading The five girls, romping and shrieking through halls and bedrooms as the sport went on, fast and furious, seemed too young for its grave lessons.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

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

From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The five girls, romping and shrieking through halls and bedrooms as the sport went on, fast and furious, seemed too young for its grave lessons.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

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

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

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

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The five girls, romping and shrieking through halls and bedrooms as the sport went on, fast and furious, seemed too young for its grave lessons.

a boy or man

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

set down according to a plan

From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading The five girls, romping and shrieking through halls and bedrooms as the sport went on, fast and furious, seemed too young for its grave lessons.

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

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

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

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

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

From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

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

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

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From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

-ing form of “romp” — play boisterously

From this reading The five girls, romping and shrieking through halls and bedrooms as the sport went on, fast and furious, seemed too young for its grave lessons.

in secrecy; not openly

From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The five girls, romping and shrieking through halls and bedrooms as the sport went on, fast and furious, seemed too young for its grave lessons.

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

From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

sharp piercing cry

From this reading The five girls, romping and shrieking through halls and bedrooms as the sport went on, fast and furious, seemed too young for its grave lessons.

at some indefinite or unstated time

From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

in the near future

From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading The five girls, romping and shrieking through halls and bedrooms as the sport went on, fast and furious, seemed too young for its grave lessons.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003)

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag

From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

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

From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

a special situation

From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

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

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

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

From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The five girls, romping and shrieking through halls and bedrooms as the sport went on, fast and furious, seemed too young for its grave lessons.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

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

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

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

From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

interlace by or as if by weaving

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

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

From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

at the time that

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.

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

From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY ONE might have thought, watching the pillow-fight which went on that night at bedtime, that the fairy-tale had been told too soon.

the act of creating written works

From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading For one thing, Betty laid aside the book she was writing, although she had secretly cherished the hope of having the story of Gladys and Eugene published sometime during the coming year.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading "I might be ashamed of it when I am grown," she explained, quoting old Hildgardmar: "''Tis but a little mantle thou couldst weave this year, at best, fit but to clothe the shoulders of yon curly shepherd lad.'

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

From this reading The five girls, romping and shrieking through halls and bedrooms as the sport went on, fast and furious, seemed too young for its grave lessons.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading But "the thoughts of youth are long, long thoughts," even when its actions are most childish and careless, and the little tale made a deeper impression than the teller of it realized.