Chapter XIII

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

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

anew

From this reading Maggie was quite strong again, had got her roses back, and the bright light of health in her blue eyes.

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

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

(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 THANK GOD FOR ALL.

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

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

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

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Maggie was quite strong again, had got her roses back, and the bright light of health in her blue eyes.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

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

From this reading Maggie was quite strong again, had got her roses back, and the bright light of health in her blue eyes.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Maggie was quite strong again, had got her roses back, and the bright light of health in her blue eyes.

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From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

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

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She and Ralph were pacing slowly up and down a shady path not far from the large entrance gates.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading She and Ralph were pacing slowly up and down a shady path not far from the large entrance gates.

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

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

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

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Maggie was quite strong again, had got her roses back, and the bright light of health in her blue eyes.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading She and Ralph were pacing slowly up and down a shady path not far from the large entrance gates.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THANK GOD FOR ALL.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She and Ralph were pacing slowly up and down a shady path not far from the large entrance gates.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading She and Ralph were pacing slowly up and down a shady path not far from the large entrance gates.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading THANK GOD FOR ALL.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

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

From this reading Maggie was quite strong again, had got her roses back, and the bright light of health in her blue eyes.

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

From this reading Maggie was quite strong again, had got her roses back, and the bright light of health in her blue eyes.

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

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Maggie was quite strong again, had got her roses back, and the bright light of health in her blue eyes.

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

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

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

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

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

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

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

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

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

From this reading She and Ralph were pacing slowly up and down a shady path not far from the large entrance gates.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Maggie was quite strong again, had got her roses back, and the bright light of health in her blue eyes.

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

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

for more time

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

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

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

not any; not one

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She and Ralph were pacing slowly up and down a shady path not far from the large entrance gates.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading She and Ralph were pacing slowly up and down a shady path not far from the large entrance gates.

a course of conduct

From this reading She and Ralph were pacing slowly up and down a shady path not far from the large entrance gates.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Maggie was quite strong again, had got her roses back, and the bright light of health in her blue eyes.

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

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Maggie was quite strong again, had got her roses back, and the bright light of health in her blue eyes.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

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

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

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

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading She and Ralph were pacing slowly up and down a shady path not far from the large entrance gates.

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

From this reading She and Ralph were pacing slowly up and down a shady path not far from the large entrance gates.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading She and Ralph were pacing slowly up and down a shady path not far from the large entrance gates.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Maggie was quite strong again, had got her roses back, and the bright light of health in her blue eyes.

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

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading THANK GOD FOR ALL.

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

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

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

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

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

From this reading She and Ralph were pacing slowly up and down a shady path not far from the large entrance gates.

precisely as stated

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

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

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

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

From this reading She and Ralph were pacing slowly up and down a shady path not far from the large entrance gates.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I can't think what it means," exclaimed Maggie; "it is the fourth time Aunt Violet has gone up there to-day, and Susan the scullery-maid has gone with her now, carrying an enormous basket.

at the time that

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

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

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading On a certain lovely evening in the beginning of September, when the air was no longer too warm, and the whole world seemed bathed in absolute peace and rest, little Maggie Ascot and her Cousin Ralph might have been seen walking, with their arms round each other, in very deep consultation.