Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

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

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

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

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

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

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then in the fall--I wont promise--but perhaps if you still want me, I'll come to you, at least until I decide what to do next."

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

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

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

From this reading Then in the fall--I wont promise--but perhaps if you still want me, I'll come to you, at least until I decide what to do next."

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Then in the fall--I wont promise--but perhaps if you still want me, I'll come to you, at least until I decide what to do next."

characterized by great determination

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

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From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Then in the fall--I wont promise--but perhaps if you still want me, I'll come to you, at least until I decide what to do next."

possessive form of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading It'll be such fun--just like doll's housekeeping!

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From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

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

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Then in the fall--I wont promise--but perhaps if you still want me, I'll come to you, at least until I decide what to do next."

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

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading It'll be such fun--just like doll's housekeeping!

the act of departing

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

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

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

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

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

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

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

the work of cleaning and running a house

From this reading It'll be such fun--just like doll's housekeeping!

be the source of pain

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

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

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

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

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

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

From this reading Then in the fall--I wont promise--but perhaps if you still want me, I'll come to you, at least until I decide what to do next."

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

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

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

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

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

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

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From this reading It'll be such fun--just like doll's housekeeping!

and nothing more

From this reading It'll be such fun--just like doll's housekeeping!

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Then in the fall--I wont promise--but perhaps if you still want me, I'll come to you, at least until I decide what to do next."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It'll be such fun--just like doll's housekeeping!

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

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

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 I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Then in the fall--I wont promise--but perhaps if you still want me, I'll come to you, at least until I decide what to do next."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Then in the fall--I wont promise--but perhaps if you still want me, I'll come to you, at least until I decide what to do next."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

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

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

by chance

From this reading Then in the fall--I wont promise--but perhaps if you still want me, I'll come to you, at least until I decide what to do next."

win approval or support for

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Then in the fall--I wont promise--but perhaps if you still want me, I'll come to you, at least until I decide what to do next."

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

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

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

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

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

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

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

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

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

in the near future

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

not in physical motion

From this reading Then in the fall--I wont promise--but perhaps if you still want me, I'll come to you, at least until I decide what to do next."

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It'll be such fun--just like doll's housekeeping!

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

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

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

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

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then in the fall--I wont promise--but perhaps if you still want me, I'll come to you, at least until I decide what to do next."

in or at that place or location

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

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

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

up to a particular time

From this reading Then in the fall--I wont promise--but perhaps if you still want me, I'll come to you, at least until I decide what to do next."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Then in the fall--I wont promise--but perhaps if you still want me, I'll come to you, at least until I decide what to do next."

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

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

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

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading I realize that I've remained--nearly long enough--and as soon as the warm weather comes, I'm going to have my own little house remodelled and put in order, and move there for the summer.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Then in the fall--I wont promise--but perhaps if you still want me, I'll come to you, at least until I decide what to do next."

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

an established custom

From this reading Then in the fall--I wont promise--but perhaps if you still want me, I'll come to you, at least until I decide what to do next."

but in spite of that

From this reading "I _have_ been thinking of it," she said, "but I promised Mrs. Gray I'd stay here through the winter, and she'd be hurt and disappointed now if I didn't; besides, I don't feel quite ready for New York myself yet.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Uncle Mat made a determined effort to persuade Sylvia to return to New York with him; and though he was not successful, he was not altogether discouraged by her reply.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Then in the fall--I wont promise--but perhaps if you still want me, I'll come to you, at least until I decide what to do next."