Chapter IV

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

From this reading Inside, a fine-looking woman, in a roomy coat of gray and a close hat, seemed to have been watching for them, and came forward to meet them.

state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am Mrs. Holt, Miss Hilliard.

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

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

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

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Inside, a fine-looking woman, in a roomy coat of gray and a close hat, seemed to have been watching for them, and came forward to meet them.

the two together, not just one

From this reading I am glad to see you both.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

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

From this reading Inside, a fine-looking woman, in a roomy coat of gray and a close hat, seemed to have been watching for them, and came forward to meet them.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Inside, a fine-looking woman, in a roomy coat of gray and a close hat, seemed to have been watching for them, and came forward to meet them.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Inside, a fine-looking woman, in a roomy coat of gray and a close hat, seemed to have been watching for them, and came forward to meet them.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading This is our cousin Janet, I suppose.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Inside, a fine-looking woman, in a roomy coat of gray and a close hat, seemed to have been watching for them, and came forward to meet them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Inside, a fine-looking woman, in a roomy coat of gray and a close hat, seemed to have been watching for them, and came forward to meet them.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Inside, a fine-looking woman, in a roomy coat of gray and a close hat, seemed to have been watching for them, and came forward to meet them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading I am glad to see you both.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Inside, a fine-looking woman, in a roomy coat of gray and a close hat, seemed to have been watching for them, and came forward to meet them.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Inside, a fine-looking woman, in a roomy coat of gray and a close hat, seemed to have been watching for them, and came forward to meet them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Inside, a fine-looking woman, in a roomy coat of gray and a close hat, seemed to have been watching for them, and came forward to meet them.

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

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

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From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

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From this reading "I am Mrs. Holt, Miss Hilliard.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

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

From this reading "I am Mrs. Holt, Miss Hilliard.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

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

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Inside, a fine-looking woman, in a roomy coat of gray and a close hat, seemed to have been watching for them, and came forward to meet them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

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

From this reading This is our cousin Janet, I suppose.

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

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

come together

From this reading Inside, a fine-looking woman, in a roomy coat of gray and a close hat, seemed to have been watching for them, and came forward to meet them.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

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

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

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 HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "I am Mrs. Holt, Miss Hilliard.

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

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Inside, a fine-looking woman, in a roomy coat of gray and a close hat, seemed to have been watching for them, and came forward to meet them.

on one occasion

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading This is our cousin Janet, I suppose.

an associate who shares a room with you

From this reading Inside, a fine-looking woman, in a roomy coat of gray and a close hat, seemed to have been watching for them, and came forward to meet them.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I am glad to see you both.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Inside, a fine-looking woman, in a roomy coat of gray and a close hat, seemed to have been watching for them, and came forward to meet them.

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

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

express a supposition

From this reading This is our cousin Janet, I suppose.

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

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

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

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This is our cousin Janet, I suppose.

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

From this reading Inside, a fine-looking woman, in a roomy coat of gray and a close hat, seemed to have been watching for them, and came forward to meet them.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

create by training and teaching

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Inside, a fine-looking woman, in a roomy coat of gray and a close hat, seemed to have been watching for them, and came forward to meet them.

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

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

at the time that

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

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

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

which person or people

From this reading HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Inside, a fine-looking woman, in a roomy coat of gray and a close hat, seemed to have been watching for them, and came forward to meet them.

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 HER MOTHER'S HOME At Albany, when Miss Hilliard and Janet descended from the train which brought them from New York they started into the station but were met at once by an obsequious colored man in livery, who inquired if they were not the Van Meter guests and took their light bags.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I am glad to see you both.