Chapter XIV

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Her health was gradually returning, and she was able to come downstairs, and to relieve Marjorie of several lighter duties.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

(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 Mrs. Holtby was very grateful for all that she had done for them, and was willing to fall in with any suggestion that she might make.

a friendly nation

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

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

From this reading Mrs. Holtby was very grateful for all that she had done for them, and was willing to fall in with any suggestion that she might make.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mrs. Holtby was very grateful for all that she had done for them, and was willing to fall in with any suggestion that she might make.

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

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

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

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

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From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

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

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Her health was gradually returning, and she was able to come downstairs, and to relieve Marjorie of several lighter duties.

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Mrs. Holtby was very grateful for all that she had done for them, and was willing to fall in with any suggestion that she might make.

on a floor below

From this reading Her health was gradually returning, and she was able to come downstairs, and to relieve Marjorie of several lighter duties.

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

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Her health was gradually returning, and she was able to come downstairs, and to relieve Marjorie of several lighter duties.

to an extreme degree

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

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

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Mrs. Holtby was very grateful for all that she had done for them, and was willing to fall in with any suggestion that she might make.

a social unit living together

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Holtby was very grateful for all that she had done for them, and was willing to fall in with any suggestion that she might make.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Her health was gradually returning, and she was able to come downstairs, and to relieve Marjorie of several lighter duties.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Mrs. Holtby was very grateful for all that she had done for them, and was willing to fall in with any suggestion that she might make.

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

From this reading Mrs. Holtby was very grateful for all that she had done for them, and was willing to fall in with any suggestion that she might make.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Her health was gradually returning, and she was able to come downstairs, and to relieve Marjorie of several lighter duties.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

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

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

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

From this reading Mrs. Holtby was very grateful for all that she had done for them, and was willing to fall in with any suggestion that she might make.

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

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

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

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

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

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading Her health was gradually returning, and she was able to come downstairs, and to relieve Marjorie of several lighter duties.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

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

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

for more time

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

held dear

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

engage in

From this reading Mrs. Holtby was very grateful for all that she had done for them, and was willing to fall in with any suggestion that she might make.

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From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

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

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

and nothing more

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Mrs. Holtby was very grateful for all that she had done for them, and was willing to fall in with any suggestion that she might make.

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

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Holtby was very grateful for all that she had done for them, and was willing to fall in with any suggestion that she might make.

suggestive of sexual impropriety

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

not any; not one

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

small flat mass of chopped food

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Her health was gradually returning, and she was able to come downstairs, and to relieve Marjorie of several lighter duties.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Her health was gradually returning, and she was able to come downstairs, and to relieve Marjorie of several lighter duties.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

cut with a saw

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Her health was gradually returning, and she was able to come downstairs, and to relieve Marjorie of several lighter duties.

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

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

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

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

be seated

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

plural of “story” — 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 The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading Mrs. Holtby was very grateful for all that she had done for them, and was willing to fall in with any suggestion that she might make.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Holtby was very grateful for all that she had done for them, and was willing to fall in with any suggestion that she might make.

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

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mrs. Holtby was very grateful for all that she had done for them, and was willing to fall in with any suggestion that she might make.

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

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

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

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

causing difficulty or annoyance

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mrs. Holtby was very grateful for all that she had done for them, and was willing to fall in with any suggestion that she might make.

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

From this reading Mrs. Holtby was very grateful for all that she had done for them, and was willing to fall in with any suggestion that she might make.

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

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

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

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

at the time that

From this reading As for Patty, she was Marjorie's firm ally and most willing helper, and Marjorie rejoiced when she saw the look of care departing from the child's face, as she realized that the burden of the family no longer rested upon her shoulders.

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

From this reading The boys were at times exceedingly naughty and troublesome, but the little ones were devoted to "Miss Duggie" as they called her, and loved to sit on her knee listening to Bible stories, or to children's hymns which she sang to them.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Mrs. Holtby was very grateful for all that she had done for them, and was willing to fall in with any suggestion that she might make.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.

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

From this reading MOTHER HOTCHKISS As time went on, in spite of her hard work, Marjorie began to feel not merely accustomed to the life at Colwyn House, but really fond of the people with whom she lived.