united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LACE SELLER Cora, Bess and Belle were sitting on the broad, long porch of the Kimball home.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading But, as it happened, his services were not required that night, for Jack did not arrive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as it happened, his services were not required that night, for Jack did not arrive.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading THE LACE SELLER Cora, Bess and Belle were sitting on the broad, long porch of the Kimball home.
Bess
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From this reading THE LACE SELLER Cora, Bess and Belle were sitting on the broad, long porch of the Kimball home.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE LACE SELLER Cora, Bess and Belle were sitting on the broad, long porch of the Kimball home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as it happened, his services were not required that night, for Jack did not arrive.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading THE LACE SELLER Cora, Bess and Belle were sitting on the broad, long porch of the Kimball home.
Cora'snounUS /ˈkɔːrəz/
possessive form of “cora” — (Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the next day.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But, as it happened, his services were not required that night, for Jack did not arrive.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, as it happened, his services were not required that night, for Jack did not arrive.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But, as it happened, his services were not required that night, for Jack did not arrive.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But, as it happened, his services were not required that night, for Jack did not arrive.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE LACE SELLER Cora, Bess and Belle were sitting on the broad, long porch of the Kimball home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
impartingnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the transmission of information
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the next day.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
Kimball
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LACE SELLER Cora, Bess and Belle were sitting on the broad, long porch of the Kimball home.
LACEverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading THE LACE SELLER Cora, Bess and Belle were sitting on the broad, long porch of the Kimball home.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
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 THE LACE SELLER Cora, Bess and Belle were sitting on the broad, long porch of the Kimball home.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
come together
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
mishapsnounUS /ˈmɪshæps/
plural of “mishap” — an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
information about recent and important events
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was the next day.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But, as it happened, his services were not required that night, for Jack did not arrive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, as it happened, his services were not required that night, for Jack did not arrive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LACE SELLER Cora, Bess and Belle were sitting on the broad, long porch of the Kimball home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LACE SELLER Cora, Bess and Belle were sitting on the broad, long porch of the Kimball home.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading THE LACE SELLER Cora, Bess and Belle were sitting on the broad, long porch of the Kimball home.
post-office
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But, as it happened, his services were not required that night, for Jack did not arrive.
retailedverbUS /ˈriːteɪld/
past form of “retail” — be sold at the retail level
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
SELLERnounUS /ˈselər/
someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
From this reading THE LACE SELLER Cora, Bess and Belle were sitting on the broad, long porch of the Kimball home.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading But, as it happened, his services were not required that night, for Jack did not arrive.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading THE LACE SELLER Cora, Bess and Belle were sitting on the broad, long porch of the Kimball home.
express in speech
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
not in physical motion
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, as it happened, his services were not required that night, for Jack did not arrive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LACE SELLER Cora, Bess and Belle were sitting on the broad, long porch of the Kimball home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the next day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LACE SELLER Cora, Bess and Belle were sitting on the broad, long porch of the Kimball home.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To be exact, the day following the imparting of Cora's news to Bess, of her automobile mishaps, the day of the news which Bess retailed to her friend and chum, concerning the trip to the West Indies, and the still more news, if I may be permitted the expression, of Jack's sudden illness.
which person or people
From this reading Cora and Bess had gone to the post-office to get the expected special delivery letter, stopping on their way to speak to Dr. Blake, who had agreed to meet any train on which the stricken Jack might be expected.
