Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading It is true that Dr. Melton had stormed at Lydia one sunny day in spring, finding her bent over her desk, addressing invitations.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The crocuses are out and the violets are almost here--and, what is more important, your day of trial gets closer with every tick of the clock.

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

From this reading The crocuses are out and the violets are almost here--and, what is more important, your day of trial gets closer with every tick of the clock.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading "It's April, child!" he cried, "April!

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

From this reading The crocuses are out and the violets are almost here--and, what is more important, your day of trial gets closer with every tick of the clock.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is true that Dr. Melton had stormed at Lydia one sunny day in spring, finding her bent over her desk, addressing invitations.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading It is true that Dr. Melton had stormed at Lydia one sunny day in spring, finding her bent over her desk, addressing invitations.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

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

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "It's April, child!" he cried, "April!

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading The crocuses are out and the violets are almost here--and, what is more important, your day of trial gets closer with every tick of the clock.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading The crocuses are out and the violets are almost here--and, what is more important, your day of trial gets closer with every tick of the clock.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Come outdoors and take a walk with me."

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

to a tolerably worthy extent

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "It's April, child!" he cried, "April!

plural of “crocus” — any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated

From this reading The crocuses are out and the violets are almost here--and, what is more important, your day of trial gets closer with every tick of the clock.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It is true that Dr. Melton had stormed at Lydia one sunny day in spring, finding her bent over her desk, addressing invitations.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading It is true that Dr. Melton had stormed at Lydia one sunny day in spring, finding her bent over her desk, addressing invitations.

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From this reading It is true that Dr. Melton had stormed at Lydia one sunny day in spring, finding her bent over her desk, addressing invitations.

move gently or carefully

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The crocuses are out and the violets are almost here--and, what is more important, your day of trial gets closer with every tick of the clock.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading It is true that Dr. Melton had stormed at Lydia one sunny day in spring, finding her bent over her desk, addressing invitations.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading The crocuses are out and the violets are almost here--and, what is more important, your day of trial gets closer with every tick of the clock.

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

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

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

From this reading "It's April, child!" he cried, "April!

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

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The crocuses are out and the violets are almost here--and, what is more important, your day of trial gets closer with every tick of the clock.

of great significance or value

From this reading The crocuses are out and the violets are almost here--and, what is more important, your day of trial gets closer with every tick of the clock.

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

From this reading It is true that Dr. Melton had stormed at Lydia one sunny day in spring, finding her bent over her desk, addressing invitations.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading It is true that Dr. Melton had stormed at Lydia one sunny day in spring, finding her bent over her desk, addressing invitations.

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

From this reading It is true that Dr. Melton had stormed at Lydia one sunny day in spring, finding her bent over her desk, addressing invitations.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is true that Dr. Melton had stormed at Lydia one sunny day in spring, finding her bent over her desk, addressing invitations.

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

From this reading "It's April, child!" he cried, "April!

an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC

From this reading It is true that Dr. Melton had stormed at Lydia one sunny day in spring, finding her bent over her desk, addressing invitations.

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

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Come outdoors and take a walk with me."

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From this reading It is true that Dr. Melton had stormed at Lydia one sunny day in spring, finding her bent over her desk, addressing invitations.

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

From this reading The crocuses are out and the violets are almost here--and, what is more important, your day of trial gets closer with every tick of the clock.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

a favorite saying of a sect or political group

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

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

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is true that Dr. Melton had stormed at Lydia one sunny day in spring, finding her bent over her desk, addressing invitations.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The crocuses are out and the violets are almost here--and, what is more important, your day of trial gets closer with every tick of the clock.

outside a building

From this reading Come outdoors and take a walk with me."

above and across; more than

From this reading It is true that Dr. Melton had stormed at Lydia one sunny day in spring, finding her bent over her desk, addressing invitations.

plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

the season of growth

From this reading It is true that Dr. Melton had stormed at Lydia one sunny day in spring, finding her bent over her desk, addressing invitations.

not in physical motion

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

past form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading It is true that Dr. Melton had stormed at Lydia one sunny day in spring, finding her bent over her desk, addressing invitations.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading It is true that Dr. Melton had stormed at Lydia one sunny day in spring, finding her bent over her desk, addressing invitations.

carry out

From this reading Come outdoors and take a walk with me."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is true that Dr. Melton had stormed at Lydia one sunny day in spring, finding her bent over her desk, addressing invitations.

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

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

a metallic tapping sound

From this reading The crocuses are out and the violets are almost here--and, what is more important, your day of trial gets closer with every tick of the clock.

the act of testing something

From this reading The crocuses are out and the violets are almost here--and, what is more important, your day of trial gets closer with every tick of the clock.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that Dr. Melton had stormed at Lydia one sunny day in spring, finding her bent over her desk, addressing invitations.

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

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading The crocuses are out and the violets are almost here--and, what is more important, your day of trial gets closer with every tick of the clock.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Come outdoors and take a walk with me."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The crocuses are out and the violets are almost here--and, what is more important, your day of trial gets closer with every tick of the clock.

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

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

during the time that

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LYDIA'S NEW MOTTO Lydia's two or three big receptions, of which her mother had spoken with so casual a confidence, came off, while not exactly with nonchalant ease, still, on the whole, creditably.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The crocuses are out and the violets are almost here--and, what is more important, your day of trial gets closer with every tick of the clock.