Chapter XV

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

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

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

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading She was singing “Madelon,” and Hugh was trying to stop her, amid much laughter and threatening.

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

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

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

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

placed crosswise

From this reading The lady of the old school crossed to her and pulled down the skirt of the young woman’s pink dimity morning dress.

a strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedcovers and curtains

From this reading The lady of the old school crossed to her and pulled down the skirt of the young woman’s pink dimity morning dress.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The lady of the old school crossed to her and pulled down the skirt of the young woman’s pink dimity morning dress.

put on clothes

From this reading The lady of the old school crossed to her and pulled down the skirt of the young woman’s pink dimity morning dress.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

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

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

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

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Adèle rose quickly from the swinging seat, and Miss Frink turned to Hugh.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

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

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

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

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

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

From this reading She was singing “Madelon,” and Hugh was trying to stop her, amid much laughter and threatening.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

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

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The lady of the old school crossed to her and pulled down the skirt of the young woman’s pink dimity morning dress.

the sound of laughing

From this reading She was singing “Madelon,” and Hugh was trying to stop her, amid much laughter and threatening.

lacking in rigor or strictness

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

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

From this reading She was singing “Madelon,” and Hugh was trying to stop her, amid much laughter and threatening.

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

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The lady of the old school crossed to her and pulled down the skirt of the young woman’s pink dimity morning dress.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

not any; not one

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The lady of the old school crossed to her and pulled down the skirt of the young woman’s pink dimity morning dress.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The lady of the old school crossed to her and pulled down the skirt of the young woman’s pink dimity morning dress.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

a light shade of red

From this reading The lady of the old school crossed to her and pulled down the skirt of the young woman’s pink dimity morning dress.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading The lady of the old school crossed to her and pulled down the skirt of the young woman’s pink dimity morning dress.

with speed

From this reading Adèle rose quickly from the swinging seat, and Miss Frink turned to Hugh.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Adèle rose quickly from the swinging seat, and Miss Frink turned to Hugh.

an educational institution

From this reading The lady of the old school crossed to her and pulled down the skirt of the young woman’s pink dimity morning dress.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Adèle rose quickly from the swinging seat, and Miss Frink turned to Hugh.

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

From this reading She was singing “Madelon,” and Hugh was trying to stop her, amid much laughter and threatening.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading She was singing “Madelon,” and Hugh was trying to stop her, amid much laughter and threatening.

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading The lady of the old school crossed to her and pulled down the skirt of the young woman’s pink dimity morning dress.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading She was singing “Madelon,” and Hugh was trying to stop her, amid much laughter and threatening.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading Adèle rose quickly from the swinging seat, and Miss Frink turned to Hugh.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

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

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading She was singing “Madelon,” and Hugh was trying to stop her, amid much laughter and threatening.

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

From this reading She was singing “Madelon,” and Hugh was trying to stop her, amid much laughter and threatening.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

hard to endure

From this reading She was singing “Madelon,” and Hugh was trying to stop her, amid much laughter and threatening.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Adèle rose quickly from the swinging seat, and Miss Frink turned to Hugh.

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

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

precisely as stated

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

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

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

at the time that

From this reading APPLE BLOSSOMS Adèle was in a porch swing, her pretty slippers and ankles very much in evidence when Miss Frink and Ogden came up on the veranda.

which person or people

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The lady of the old school crossed to her and pulled down the skirt of the young woman’s pink dimity morning dress.

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

From this reading It would have kept Miss Frink busy if she had performed that office for all the girls in Farrandale who needed it that morning, and all the mornings; although Farrandale was no more lax than any other town.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The lady of the old school crossed to her and pulled down the skirt of the young woman’s pink dimity morning dress.