Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

later than; following

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

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

From this reading One glorious spring evening Jim Coates paid Mrs. Waring an unexpected visit.

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

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

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

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I thought you were at Exton," exclaimed Phebe.

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

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

a job in an organization

From this reading She knew that Hugh Black had started work there on a very large scale, and that he had given Jim a good berth.

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

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading She knew that Hugh Black had started work there on a very large scale, and that he had given Jim a good berth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

make calm or still

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

third-person singular of “coat” — put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface

From this reading One glorious spring evening Jim Coates paid Mrs. Waring an unexpected visit.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading One glorious spring evening Jim Coates paid Mrs. Waring an unexpected visit.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "I thought you were at Exton," exclaimed Phebe.

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From this reading "I thought you were at Exton," exclaimed Phebe.

a social unit living together

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

your parents

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading She knew that Hugh Black had started work there on a very large scale, and that he had given Jim a good berth.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading One glorious spring evening Jim Coates paid Mrs. Waring an unexpected visit.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading She knew that Hugh Black had started work there on a very large scale, and that he had given Jim a good berth.

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

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She knew that Hugh Black had started work there on a very large scale, and that he had given Jim a good berth.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

a social unit living together

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

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

From this reading She knew that Hugh Black had started work there on a very large scale, and that he had given Jim a good berth.

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

From this reading "I thought you were at Exton," exclaimed Phebe.

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

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

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

From this reading One glorious spring evening Jim Coates paid Mrs. Waring an unexpected visit.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She knew that Hugh Black had started work there on a very large scale, and that he had given Jim a good berth.

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

From this reading She knew that Hugh Black had started work there on a very large scale, and that he had given Jim a good berth.

immediately past

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

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 calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading One glorious spring evening Jim Coates paid Mrs. Waring an unexpected visit.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

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

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She knew that Hugh Black had started work there on a very large scale, and that he had given Jim a good berth.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One glorious spring evening Jim Coates paid Mrs. Waring an unexpected visit.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading One glorious spring evening Jim Coates paid Mrs. Waring an unexpected visit.

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From this reading "I thought you were at Exton," exclaimed Phebe.

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

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

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

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

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

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

express in words

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading She knew that Hugh Black had started work there on a very large scale, and that he had given Jim a good berth.

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

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

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

From this reading She knew that Hugh Black had started work there on a very large scale, and that he had given Jim a good berth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

the season of growth

From this reading One glorious spring evening Jim Coates paid Mrs. Waring an unexpected visit.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She knew that Hugh Black had started work there on a very large scale, and that he had given Jim a good berth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She knew that Hugh Black had started work there on a very large scale, and that he had given Jim a good berth.

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

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

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

From this reading "I thought you were at Exton," exclaimed Phebe.

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

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading One glorious spring evening Jim Coates paid Mrs. Waring an unexpected visit.

precisely as stated

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading One glorious spring evening Jim Coates paid Mrs. Waring an unexpected visit.

-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly

From this reading One glorious spring evening Jim Coates paid Mrs. Waring an unexpected visit.

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

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

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

From this reading "I thought you were at Exton," exclaimed Phebe.

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

From this reading OLIVE LEAVES AND LAUREL LEAVES In a very few weeks after Ralph's death the whole affair of his return seemed but as a dream, so much had life resumed its old aspect for all in Phebe's household.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading She knew that Hugh Black had started work there on a very large scale, and that he had given Jim a good berth.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I thought you were at Exton," exclaimed Phebe.

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

From this reading But the calm was not to last long; there was first to be two big pieces of excitement, and then, as the young folks say in the old game of "Family Coach," a general "change" round.