Chapter XV · Friends in Council

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

From this reading Rathbeal's two shillings had enabled them to have a sufficient breakfast, and the child, naturally shy, raised her eyes gratefully to her benefactor.

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

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

an expectation

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

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

From this reading Rathbeal presented himself at Mrs. Flower's room as the clock struck nine.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Rathbeal presented himself at Mrs. Flower's room as the clock struck nine.

a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

From this reading Rathbeal's two shillings had enabled them to have a sufficient breakfast, and the child, naturally shy, raised her eyes gratefully to her benefactor.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, pinching her cheek, "do you feel better this morning?"

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Rathbeal's two shillings had enabled them to have a sufficient breakfast, and the child, naturally shy, raised her eyes gratefully to her benefactor.

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, pinching her cheek, "do you feel better this morning?"

a young person of either sex

From this reading Rathbeal's two shillings had enabled them to have a sufficient breakfast, and the child, naturally shy, raised her eyes gratefully to her benefactor.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading Rathbeal presented himself at Mrs. Flower's room as the clock struck nine.

(of hair) made tidy with a comb

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, pinching her cheek, "do you feel better this morning?"

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading Rathbeal's two shillings had enabled them to have a sufficient breakfast, and the child, naturally shy, raised her eyes gratefully to her benefactor.

at any time

From this reading "Oh, ever so much, sir!" replied Little Prue.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Rathbeal's two shillings had enabled them to have a sufficient breakfast, and the child, naturally shy, raised her eyes gratefully to her benefactor.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

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

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, pinching her cheek, "do you feel better this morning?"

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From this reading Rathbeal presented himself at Mrs. Flower's room as the clock struck nine.

with appreciation; in a grateful manner

From this reading Rathbeal's two shillings had enabled them to have a sufficient breakfast, and the child, naturally shy, raised her eyes gratefully to her benefactor.

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

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Rathbeal's two shillings had enabled them to have a sufficient breakfast, and the child, naturally shy, raised her eyes gratefully to her benefactor.

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

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, pinching her cheek, "do you feel better this morning?"

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

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Rathbeal presented himself at Mrs. Flower's room as the clock struck nine.

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

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

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

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

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

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, pinching her cheek, "do you feel better this morning?"

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Rathbeal presented himself at Mrs. Flower's room as the clock struck nine.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Oh, ever so much, sir!" replied Little Prue.

as might be expected

From this reading Rathbeal's two shillings had enabled them to have a sufficient breakfast, and the child, naturally shy, raised her eyes gratefully to her benefactor.

clean or organized

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Rathbeal presented himself at Mrs. Flower's room as the clock struck nine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, ever so much, sir!" replied Little Prue.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, pinching her cheek, "do you feel better this morning?"

-ing form of “pinch” — squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, pinching her cheek, "do you feel better this morning?"

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Rathbeal presented himself at Mrs. Flower's room as the clock struck nine.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

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

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Rathbeal's two shillings had enabled them to have a sufficient breakfast, and the child, naturally shy, raised her eyes gratefully to her benefactor.

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

From this reading Rathbeal presented himself at Mrs. Flower's room as the clock struck nine.

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

From this reading Rathbeal's two shillings had enabled them to have a sufficient breakfast, and the child, naturally shy, raised her eyes gratefully to her benefactor.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Oh, ever so much, sir!" replied Little Prue.

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

From this reading Rathbeal presented himself at Mrs. Flower's room as the clock struck nine.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, pinching her cheek, "do you feel better this morning?"

plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Rathbeal's two shillings had enabled them to have a sufficient breakfast, and the child, naturally shy, raised her eyes gratefully to her benefactor.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading Rathbeal's two shillings had enabled them to have a sufficient breakfast, and the child, naturally shy, raised her eyes gratefully to her benefactor.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Oh, ever so much, sir!" replied Little Prue.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Oh, ever so much, sir!" replied Little Prue.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Rathbeal presented himself at Mrs. Flower's room as the clock struck nine.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Rathbeal's two shillings had enabled them to have a sufficient breakfast, and the child, naturally shy, raised her eyes gratefully to her benefactor.

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

From this reading Rathbeal presented himself at Mrs. Flower's room as the clock struck nine.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Rathbeal's two shillings had enabled them to have a sufficient breakfast, and the child, naturally shy, raised her eyes gratefully to her benefactor.

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

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, pinching her cheek, "do you feel better this morning?"

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

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

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

From this reading Rathbeal's two shillings had enabled them to have a sufficient breakfast, and the child, naturally shy, raised her eyes gratefully to her benefactor.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Rathbeal's two shillings had enabled them to have a sufficient breakfast, and the child, naturally shy, raised her eyes gratefully to her benefactor.

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

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, pinching her cheek, "do you feel better this morning?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In anticipation of his visit, the woman had "tidied" up the apartment, and Little Prue looked quite neat, with her hands and face washed, and her hair properly combed and brushed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, little one," he said, pinching her cheek, "do you feel better this morning?"