Chapter I

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

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

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

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

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

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

causing one to believe the truth of something

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

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From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

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

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading "This whole place looks like an illustrated edition of 'How Plants Grow'--Grey.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading We've got to cut the grass or put up a sign: To Find the House Walk Northward Through the Prairie.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

the act of departing

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading We've got to cut the grass or put up a sign: To Find the House Walk Northward Through the Prairie.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

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

From this reading "This whole place looks like an illustrated edition of 'How Plants Grow'--Grey.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Will you help, Wythie and Prue?"

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

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading We've got to cut the grass or put up a sign: To Find the House Walk Northward Through the Prairie.

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From this reading "This whole place looks like an illustrated edition of 'How Plants Grow'--Grey.

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

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

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

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading "This whole place looks like an illustrated edition of 'How Plants Grow'--Grey.

stimulating or exalting to the spirit

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "This whole place looks like an illustrated edition of 'How Plants Grow'--Grey.

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From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "This whole place looks like an illustrated edition of 'How Plants Grow'--Grey.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

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

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

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

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

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

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

in a northern direction

From this reading We've got to cut the grass or put up a sign: To Find the House Walk Northward Through the Prairie.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

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

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

on one occasion

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We've got to cut the grass or put up a sign: To Find the House Walk Northward Through the Prairie.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

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

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "This whole place looks like an illustrated edition of 'How Plants Grow'--Grey.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading "This whole place looks like an illustrated edition of 'How Plants Grow'--Grey.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading We've got to cut the grass or put up a sign: To Find the House Walk Northward Through the Prairie.

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From this reading Will you help, Wythie and Prue?"

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading We've got to cut the grass or put up a sign: To Find the House Walk Northward Through the Prairie.

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From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading We've got to cut the grass or put up a sign: To Find the House Walk Northward Through the Prairie.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading Signed, Sylvester Grey.

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From this reading Signed, Sylvester Grey.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

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

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

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

From this reading "This whole place looks like an illustrated edition of 'How Plants Grow'--Grey.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading We've got to cut the grass or put up a sign: To Find the House Walk Northward Through the Prairie.

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

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

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

From this reading We've got to cut the grass or put up a sign: To Find the House Walk Northward Through the Prairie.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading We've got to cut the grass or put up a sign: To Find the House Walk Northward Through the Prairie.

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

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

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

From this reading We've got to cut the grass or put up a sign: To Find the House Walk Northward Through the Prairie.

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

From this reading "This whole place looks like an illustrated edition of 'How Plants Grow'--Grey.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Will you help, Wythie and Prue?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

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

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

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

From this reading Will you help, Wythie and Prue?"

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading _Loyal Blue and Royal Scarlet_ _The Wyndham Girls_ _Miss Lochinvar_ New York McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMIV "I am going to cut that grass--try to cut it, I mean--before I'm an hour older," said Roberta Grey, drawing on an old pair of her father's dog-skin gloves with a do-or-die-in-the-attempt air that was at once inspiring and convincing.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Will you help, Wythie and Prue?"