Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

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

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

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

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

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

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Where is Sylvia?" asked Edna.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "She went to her room at the same time I did, and she certainly did look tired out.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I don't believe she's up yet," replied Miss Martha.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

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

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "She went to her room at the same time I did, and she certainly did look tired out.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading They came into the living-room as he made his suggestion, and saw Miss Lacey just coming downstairs.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "She went to her room at the same time I did, and she certainly did look tired out.

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From this reading "I don't believe she's up yet," replied Miss Martha.

on a floor below

From this reading They came into the living-room as he made his suggestion, and saw Miss Lacey just coming downstairs.

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From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

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From this reading "Where is Sylvia?" asked Edna.

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

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

opinion or judgment

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

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

From this reading They came into the living-room as he made his suggestion, and saw Miss Lacey just coming downstairs.

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

From this reading "She went to her room at the same time I did, and she certainly did look tired out.

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

From this reading They came into the living-room as he made his suggestion, and saw Miss Lacey just coming downstairs.

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

From this reading "I don't believe she's up yet," replied Miss Martha.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They came into the living-room as he made his suggestion, and saw Miss Lacey just coming downstairs.

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

From this reading "Where is Sylvia?" asked Edna.

and nothing more

From this reading They came into the living-room as he made his suggestion, and saw Miss Lacey just coming downstairs.

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

From this reading They came into the living-room as he made his suggestion, and saw Miss Lacey just coming downstairs.

plural of “ledge” — a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

bestow a quality on

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading They came into the living-room as he made his suggestion, and saw Miss Lacey just coming downstairs.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "She went to her room at the same time I did, and she certainly did look tired out.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They came into the living-room as he made his suggestion, and saw Miss Lacey just coming downstairs.

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

From this reading "I don't believe she's up yet," replied Miss Martha.

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

From this reading They came into the living-room as he made his suggestion, and saw Miss Lacey just coming downstairs.

plural of “mortal” — a human being

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

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

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

and nothing more

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "She went to her room at the same time I did, and she certainly did look tired out.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I don't believe she's up yet," replied Miss Martha.

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

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "She went to her room at the same time I did, and she certainly did look tired out.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "She went to her room at the same time I did, and she certainly did look tired out.

cut with a saw

From this reading They came into the living-room as he made his suggestion, and saw Miss Lacey just coming downstairs.

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

From this reading "She went to her room at the same time I did, and she certainly did look tired out.

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

From this reading "I don't believe she's up yet," replied Miss Martha.

at the same instant

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading They came into the living-room as he made his suggestion, and saw Miss Lacey just coming downstairs.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

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

From this reading "Where is Sylvia?" asked Edna.

carry out

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

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

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

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

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "She went to her room at the same time I did, and she certainly did look tired out.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading "She went to her room at the same time I did, and she certainly did look tired out.

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

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

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

From this reading "I don't believe she's up yet," replied Miss Martha.

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

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

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

From this reading "She went to her room at the same time I did, and she certainly did look tired out.

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

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE WHITE BAG Edna's responsibilities and nap-time came to an end simultaneously, and Dunham proposed that they take their book to the Fir Ledges, as a spot where the waves were not too noisy and the outlook was superb for such luxurious mortals as need lend their ears only, and not their eyes, to the story.

but in spite of that

From this reading "I don't believe she's up yet," replied Miss Martha.