Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading And as Mr. Rand had told our friends, Betty was a wonderful girl--for being happy and making others happy.

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

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

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

From this reading And as Mr. Rand had told our friends, Betty was a wonderful girl--for being happy and making others happy.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

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

From this reading And as Mr. Rand had told our friends, Betty was a wonderful girl--for being happy and making others happy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE GYPSY'S WARNING It was at Betty's party.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading And as Mr. Rand had told our friends, Betty was a wonderful girl--for being happy and making others happy.

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From this reading And as Mr. Rand had told our friends, Betty was a wonderful girl--for being happy and making others happy.

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

From this reading THE GYPSY'S WARNING It was at Betty's party.

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

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From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

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From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

dearly loved

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading As usual, Walter was devoted to Betty.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

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

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

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

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And as Mr. Rand had told our friends, Betty was a wonderful girl--for being happy and making others happy.

set up or found

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading And as Mr. Rand had told our friends, Betty was a wonderful girl--for being happy and making others happy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

assemble or get together

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

a young female

From this reading And as Mr. Rand had told our friends, Betty was a wonderful girl--for being happy and making others happy.

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

From this reading THE GYPSY'S WARNING It was at Betty's party.

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

From this reading And as Mr. Rand had told our friends, Betty was a wonderful girl--for being happy and making others happy.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading And as Mr. Rand had told our friends, Betty was a wonderful girl--for being happy and making others happy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

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

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

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

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

an extemporaneous speech or remark

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

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

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE GYPSY'S WARNING It was at Betty's party.

and nothing more

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

engage in

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading And as Mr. Rand had told our friends, Betty was a wonderful girl--for being happy and making others happy.

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 It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

a form of address for a man

From this reading And as Mr. Rand had told our friends, Betty was a wonderful girl--for being happy and making others happy.

close at hand

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

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

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

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

From this reading And as Mr. Rand had told our friends, Betty was a wonderful girl--for being happy and making others happy.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading And as Mr. Rand had told our friends, Betty was a wonderful girl--for being happy and making others happy.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE GYPSY'S WARNING It was at Betty's party.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents

From this reading And as Mr. Rand had told our friends, Betty was a wonderful girl--for being happy and making others happy.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

plural of “sample” — a small part of something intended as representative of the whole

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

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

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

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

From this reading THE GYPSY'S WARNING It was at Betty's party.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

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

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading And as Mr. Rand had told our friends, Betty was a wonderful girl--for being happy and making others happy.

the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading As usual, Walter was devoted to Betty.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading As usual, Walter was devoted to Betty.

a message informing of danger

From this reading THE GYPSY'S WARNING It was at Betty's party.

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

From this reading THE GYPSY'S WARNING It was at Betty's party.

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

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

at the time that

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

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

From this reading It was an easy matter to gather in a few of the nearby cottagers, of whom there were many very pleasant samples, and so, when the evening following the midnight tow arrived, the party from Chelton found themselves rested and ready for the festivities.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading And as Mr. Rand had told our friends, Betty was a wonderful girl--for being happy and making others happy.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Now, here it was less than a year from the time of her dear mother's death, and on her own birthday, of course, she would not have a party, but when Daddy came in with his arms full of company and bundles, as Betty put it, of course she turned right in and had an impromptu party--just to make Daddy happy.