Chapter I

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

From this reading One can be nineteen and still know a great deal of the world.

matters of personal concern

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

later than; following

From this reading Ruth had never told her mother any of these things, especially after her father died and her mother had cried so much and had seemed to feel even worse than Ruth did, for Ruth _had_ felt badly.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Of course they hadn’t quarrelled or anything, but they lived such dull lives, and there were always money worries—and everything.

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

From this reading One can be nineteen and still know a great deal of the world.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Ruth had never told her mother any of these things, especially after her father died and her mother had cried so much and had seemed to feel even worse than Ruth did, for Ruth _had_ felt badly.

any thing at all

From this reading Of course they hadn’t quarrelled or anything, but they lived such dull lives, and there were always money worries—and everything.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Ruth had never told her mother any of these things, especially after her father died and her mother had cried so much and had seemed to feel even worse than Ruth did, for Ruth _had_ felt badly.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading One can be nineteen and still know a great deal of the world.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of course they hadn’t quarrelled or anything, but they lived such dull lives, and there were always money worries—and everything.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading One can be nineteen and still know a great deal of the world.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course they hadn’t quarrelled or anything, but they lived such dull lives, and there were always money worries—and everything.

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

From this reading Ruth had never told her mother any of these things, especially after her father died and her mother had cried so much and had seemed to feel even worse than Ruth did, for Ruth _had_ felt badly.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading One can be nineteen and still know a great deal of the world.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Ruth had never told her mother any of these things, especially after her father died and her mother had cried so much and had seemed to feel even worse than Ruth did, for Ruth _had_ felt badly.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Of course they hadn’t quarrelled or anything, but they lived such dull lives, and there were always money worries—and everything.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Ruth had never told her mother any of these things, especially after her father died and her mother had cried so much and had seemed to feel even worse than Ruth did, for Ruth _had_ felt badly.

divisible by two

From this reading Ruth had never told her mother any of these things, especially after her father died and her mother had cried so much and had seemed to feel even worse than Ruth did, for Ruth _had_ felt badly.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Of course they hadn’t quarrelled or anything, but they lived such dull lives, and there were always money worries—and everything.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Ruth had never told her mother any of these things, especially after her father died and her mother had cried so much and had seemed to feel even worse than Ruth did, for Ruth _had_ felt badly.

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

From this reading Ruth had never told her mother any of these things, especially after her father died and her mother had cried so much and had seemed to feel even worse than Ruth did, for Ruth _had_ felt badly.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Ruth Mayfield felt that she knew a great deal of the world.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ruth had never told her mother any of these things, especially after her father died and her mother had cried so much and had seemed to feel even worse than Ruth did, for Ruth _had_ felt badly.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading One can be nineteen and still know a great deal of the world.

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

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

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From this reading Of course they hadn’t quarrelled or anything, but they lived such dull lives, and there were always money worries—and everything.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

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

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Ruth Mayfield felt that she knew a great deal of the world.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading One can be nineteen and still know a great deal of the world.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Of course they hadn’t quarrelled or anything, but they lived such dull lives, and there were always money worries—and everything.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Of course they hadn’t quarrelled or anything, but they lived such dull lives, and there were always money worries—and everything.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

take in marriage

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

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From this reading Ruth Mayfield felt that she knew a great deal of the world.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Of course they hadn’t quarrelled or anything, but they lived such dull lives, and there were always money worries—and everything.

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

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

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

From this reading Ruth had never told her mother any of these things, especially after her father died and her mother had cried so much and had seemed to feel even worse than Ruth did, for Ruth _had_ felt badly.

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 She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Ruth had never told her mother any of these things, especially after her father died and her mother had cried so much and had seemed to feel even worse than Ruth did, for Ruth _had_ felt badly.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Ruth had never told her mother any of these things, especially after her father died and her mother had cried so much and had seemed to feel even worse than Ruth did, for Ruth _had_ felt badly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading One can be nineteen and still know a great deal of the world.

not any; not one

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One can be nineteen and still know a great deal of the world.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One can be nineteen and still know a great deal of the world.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Of course they hadn’t quarrelled or anything, but they lived such dull lives, and there were always money worries—and everything.

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 She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

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From this reading Of course they hadn’t quarrelled or anything, but they lived such dull lives, and there were always money worries—and everything.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Ruth Mayfield felt that she knew a great deal of the world.

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

From this reading Ruth had never told her mother any of these things, especially after her father died and her mother had cried so much and had seemed to feel even worse than Ruth did, for Ruth _had_ felt badly.

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

From this reading Ruth Mayfield felt that she knew a great deal of the world.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ruth had never told her mother any of these things, especially after her father died and her mother had cried so much and had seemed to feel even worse than Ruth did, for Ruth _had_ felt badly.

not in physical motion

From this reading One can be nineteen and still know a great deal of the world.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Of course they hadn’t quarrelled or anything, but they lived such dull lives, and there were always money worries—and everything.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ruth Mayfield felt that she knew a great deal of the world.

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

From this reading One can be nineteen and still know a great deal of the world.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of course they hadn’t quarrelled or anything, but they lived such dull lives, and there were always money worries—and everything.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Ruth had never told her mother any of these things, especially after her father died and her mother had cried so much and had seemed to feel even worse than Ruth did, for Ruth _had_ felt badly.

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

From this reading Of course they hadn’t quarrelled or anything, but they lived such dull lives, and there were always money worries—and everything.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Ruth had never told her mother any of these things, especially after her father died and her mother had cried so much and had seemed to feel even worse than Ruth did, for Ruth _had_ felt badly.

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

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Ruth had never told her mother any of these things, especially after her father died and her mother had cried so much and had seemed to feel even worse than Ruth did, for Ruth _had_ felt badly.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

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

From this reading Of course they hadn’t quarrelled or anything, but they lived such dull lives, and there were always money worries—and everything.

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

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading One can be nineteen and still know a great deal of the world.

plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading Of course they hadn’t quarrelled or anything, but they lived such dull lives, and there were always money worries—and everything.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Ruth had never told her mother any of these things, especially after her father died and her mother had cried so much and had seemed to feel even worse than Ruth did, for Ruth _had_ felt badly.

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

From this reading She could judge character, and taking care of Mother’s business affairs had helped a lot, and like most young women of nineteen she knew that if marriage offered no more to her than it had offered to her parents, she did not want to marry.