Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

later than; following

From this reading After so many weeks of town it was delightful to be once more in the country.

past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

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

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

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

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

tree (as opposed to shrub)

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Back to the Land Easter fell late, so Winona spent the lovely early part of May at her own home.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Back to the Land Easter fell late, so Winona spent the lovely early part of May at her own home.

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

From this reading After so many weeks of town it was delightful to be once more in the country.

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

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

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

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading After so many weeks of town it was delightful to be once more in the country.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

recognizable; marked

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading She found her mother looking delicate and worried.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading After so many weeks of town it was delightful to be once more in the country.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Back to the Land Easter fell late, so Winona spent the lovely early part of May at her own home.

a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox

From this reading Back to the Land Easter fell late, so Winona spent the lovely early part of May at her own home.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Back to the Land Easter fell late, so Winona spent the lovely early part of May at her own home.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

set up or found

From this reading She found her mother looking delicate and worried.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

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

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

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

From this reading Back to the Land Easter fell late, so Winona spent the lovely early part of May at her own home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Back to the Land Easter fell late, so Winona spent the lovely early part of May at her own home.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

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

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

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

From this reading After so many weeks of town it was delightful to be once more in the country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After so many weeks of town it was delightful to be once more in the country.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Back to the Land Easter fell late, so Winona spent the lovely early part of May at her own home.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Back to the Land Easter fell late, so Winona spent the lovely early part of May at her own home.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

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

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading She found her mother looking delicate and worried.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Back to the Land Easter fell late, so Winona spent the lovely early part of May at her own home.

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

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading After so many weeks of town it was delightful to be once more in the country.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Back to the Land Easter fell late, so Winona spent the lovely early part of May at her own home.

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

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading After so many weeks of town it was delightful to be once more in the country.

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

From this reading She found her mother looking delicate and worried.

past form of “mow” — cut with a blade or mower

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Back to the Land Easter fell late, so Winona spent the lovely early part of May at her own home.

on one occasion

From this reading After so many weeks of town it was delightful to be once more in the country.

above and across; more than

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Back to the Land Easter fell late, so Winona spent the lovely early part of May at her own home.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Back to the Land Easter fell late, so Winona spent the lovely early part of May at her own home.

win approval or support for

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

a person who takes long walks in the country

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

an educational institution

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

plural of “scone” — small biscuit (rich with cream and eggs) cut into diamonds or sticks and baked in an oven or (especially originally) on a griddle

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

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

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Back to the Land Easter fell late, so Winona spent the lovely early part of May at her own home.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Back to the Land Easter fell late, so Winona spent the lovely early part of May at her own home.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

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

From this reading Back to the Land Easter fell late, so Winona spent the lovely early part of May at her own home.

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

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

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

From this reading Back to the Land Easter fell late, so Winona spent the lovely early part of May at her own home.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading After so many weeks of town it was delightful to be once more in the country.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

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

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

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

From this reading After so many weeks of town it was delightful to be once more in the country.

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

From this reading After so many weeks of town it was delightful to be once more in the country.

at the time that

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

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

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

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

From this reading Back to the Land Easter fell late, so Winona spent the lovely early part of May at her own home.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In the house she tried her hand at scones and cakes, entirely to the children's satisfaction, if not altogether to her own; she enjoyed experiments in cooking, for she had longed to join the Domestic Science class at school, and had felt aggrieved when Miss Bishop decided that her time-table was full enough without it.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading She worked with enthusiasm in the garden, mowed the lawn, and with Letty and Mamie's help began to put up an arbor, over which she hoped to persuade a crimson rambler to ramble successfully.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading She found her mother looking delicate and worried.