Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

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

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading The Squire kissed them in turn--they approached him first as in duty bound.

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

From this reading The Squire kissed them in turn--they approached him first as in duty bound.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Frank, the sailor, the youngest son, had been seven at the time the twins were born, and Dick a young man at Cambridge.

past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Frank, the sailor, the youngest son, had been seven at the time the twins were born, and Dick a young man at Cambridge.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

brought into existence

From this reading Frank, the sailor, the youngest son, had been seven at the time the twins were born, and Dick a young man at Cambridge.

confined by bonds

From this reading The Squire kissed them in turn--they approached him first as in duty bound.

a university in England

From this reading Frank, the sailor, the youngest son, had been seven at the time the twins were born, and Dick a young man at Cambridge.

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

From this reading Released from their schoolroom, they now came rushing into the hall, and threw themselves on to their parents and their sister with loud cries of welcome.

wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

plural of “clinton” — wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Released from their schoolroom, they now came rushing into the hall, and threw themselves on to their parents and their sister with loud cries of welcome.

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

slightly wet

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Frank, the sailor, the youngest son, had been seven at the time the twins were born, and Dick a young man at Cambridge.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The Squire kissed them in turn--they approached him first as in duty bound.

a social unit living together

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Squire kissed them in turn--they approached him first as in duty bound.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank, the sailor, the youngest son, had been seven at the time the twins were born, and Dick a young man at Cambridge.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Released from their schoolroom, they now came rushing into the hall, and threw themselves on to their parents and their sister with loud cries of welcome.

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

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Released from their schoolroom, they now came rushing into the hall, and threw themselves on to their parents and their sister with loud cries of welcome.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading Joan and Nancy were still the pets of the household, strong and healthy pets, and unruly within the limits permitted them.

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

From this reading The Squire kissed them in turn--they approached him first as in duty bound.

a social unit living together

From this reading Joan and Nancy were still the pets of the household, strong and healthy pets, and unruly within the limits permitted them.

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

From this reading The Squire kissed them in turn--they approached him first as in duty bound.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Released from their schoolroom, they now came rushing into the hall, and threw themselves on to their parents and their sister with loud cries of welcome.

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From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading The Squire kissed them in turn--they approached him first as in duty bound.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading Joan and Nancy were still the pets of the household, strong and healthy pets, and unruly within the limits permitted them.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Released from their schoolroom, they now came rushing into the hall, and threw themselves on to their parents and their sister with loud cries of welcome.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

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

From this reading Frank, the sailor, the youngest son, had been seven at the time the twins were born, and Dick a young man at Cambridge.

the force of workers available

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

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

From this reading Released from their schoolroom, they now came rushing into the hall, and threw themselves on to their parents and their sister with loud cries of welcome.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

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

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Released from their schoolroom, they now came rushing into the hall, and threw themselves on to their parents and their sister with loud cries of welcome.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Released from their schoolroom, they now came rushing into the hall, and threw themselves on to their parents and their sister with loud cries of welcome.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Joan and Nancy were still the pets of the household, strong and healthy pets, and unruly within the limits permitted them.

plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading Joan and Nancy were still the pets of the household, strong and healthy pets, and unruly within the limits permitted them.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading Released from their schoolroom, they now came rushing into the hall, and threw themselves on to their parents and their sister with loud cries of welcome.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading Released from their schoolroom, they now came rushing into the hall, and threw themselves on to their parents and their sister with loud cries of welcome.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Frank, the sailor, the youngest son, had been seven at the time the twins were born, and Dick a young man at Cambridge.

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading Released from their schoolroom, they now came rushing into the hall, and threw themselves on to their parents and their sister with loud cries of welcome.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Frank, the sailor, the youngest son, had been seven at the time the twins were born, and Dick a young man at Cambridge.

occurring or operating at the same time

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Released from their schoolroom, they now came rushing into the hall, and threw themselves on to their parents and their sister with loud cries of welcome.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

a male human offspring

From this reading Frank, the sailor, the youngest son, had been seven at the time the twins were born, and Dick a young man at Cambridge.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

not in physical motion

From this reading Joan and Nancy were still the pets of the household, strong and healthy pets, and unruly within the limits permitted them.

restricted to something

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Joan and Nancy were still the pets of the household, strong and healthy pets, and unruly within the limits permitted them.

past form of “subordinate” — rank or order as less important or consider of less value

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

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

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Released from their schoolroom, they now came rushing into the hall, and threw themselves on to their parents and their sister with loud cries of welcome.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Joan and Nancy were still the pets of the household, strong and healthy pets, and unruly within the limits permitted them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Released from their schoolroom, they now came rushing into the hall, and threw themselves on to their parents and their sister with loud cries of welcome.

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

From this reading Released from their schoolroom, they now came rushing into the hall, and threw themselves on to their parents and their sister with loud cries of welcome.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Released from their schoolroom, they now came rushing into the hall, and threw themselves on to their parents and their sister with loud cries of welcome.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Frank, the sailor, the youngest son, had been seven at the time the twins were born, and Dick a young man at Cambridge.

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

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The Squire kissed them in turn--they approached him first as in duty bound.

(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

From this reading Frank, the sailor, the youngest son, had been seven at the time the twins were born, and Dick a young man at Cambridge.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading Joan and Nancy were still the pets of the household, strong and healthy pets, and unruly within the limits permitted them.

accept gladly

From this reading Released from their schoolroom, they now came rushing into the hall, and threw themselves on to their parents and their sister with loud cries of welcome.

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

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

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

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Released from their schoolroom, they now came rushing into the hall, and threw themselves on to their parents and their sister with loud cries of welcome.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Joan and Nancy were still the pets of the household, strong and healthy pets, and unruly within the limits permitted them.

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

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

a late time of life

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

but in spite of that

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

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

From this reading CLINTONS YOUNG AND OLD The family tradition of the Clintons, whereby the interests and occupations of the women were strictly subordinated to those of the men, had not yet availed to damp the spirits or curb the activities of Joan and Nancy, of whom Mrs. Clinton had made a simultaneous and somewhat belated present to the Squire thirteen years before.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Frank, the sailor, the youngest son, had been seven at the time the twins were born, and Dick a young man at Cambridge.