used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the cover is pasted a lady’s visiting card, on which is written, “The Dream Book of Beverley King.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
in the past
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
(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 Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day the Story Girl coaxed Uncle Roger to take her to Markdale, and there she bought our dream books.
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading They were ten cents apiece, with ruled pages and mottled green covers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
next to; at the side of
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
Beverley
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From this reading On the cover is pasted a lady’s visiting card, on which is written, “The Dream Book of Beverley King.”
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading On the cover is pasted a lady’s visiting card, on which is written, “The Dream Book of Beverley King.”
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The next day the Story Girl coaxed Uncle Roger to take her to Markdale, and there she bought our dream books.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The next day the Story Girl coaxed Uncle Roger to take her to Markdale, and there she bought our dream books.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading On the cover is pasted a lady’s visiting card, on which is written, “The Dream Book of Beverley King.”
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
Cecily
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From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading They were ten cents apiece, with ruled pages and mottled green covers.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
coaxedverbUS /koʊkst/
past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading The next day the Story Girl coaxed Uncle Roger to take her to Markdale, and there she bought our dream books.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading On the cover is pasted a lady’s visiting card, on which is written, “The Dream Book of Beverley King.”
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading They were ten cents apiece, with ruled pages and mottled green covers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day the Story Girl coaxed Uncle Roger to take her to Markdale, and there she bought our dream books.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The next day the Story Girl coaxed Uncle Roger to take her to Markdale, and there she bought our dream books.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
a social unit living together
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
a young female
From this reading The next day the Story Girl coaxed Uncle Roger to take her to Markdale, and there she bought our dream books.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading They were ten cents apiece, with ruled pages and mottled green covers.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day the Story Girl coaxed Uncle Roger to take her to Markdale, and there she bought our dream books.
hoardingnounUS /ˈhɔːrdɪŋ/
large outdoor signboard
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the cover is pasted a lady’s visiting card, on which is written, “The Dream Book of Beverley King.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading On the cover is pasted a lady’s visiting card, on which is written, “The Dream Book of Beverley King.”
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading On the cover is pasted a lady’s visiting card, on which is written, “The Dream Book of Beverley King.”
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
Markdale
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From this reading The next day the Story Girl coaxed Uncle Roger to take her to Markdale, and there she bought our dream books.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
mottledadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːtəld/
having spots or patches of color
From this reading They were ten cents apiece, with ruled pages and mottled green covers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day the Story Girl coaxed Uncle Roger to take her to Markdale, and there she bought our dream books.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The next day the Story Girl coaxed Uncle Roger to take her to Markdale, and there she bought our dream books.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading They were ten cents apiece, with ruled pages and mottled green covers.
pastedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪstɪd/
affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste
From this reading On the cover is pasted a lady’s visiting card, on which is written, “The Dream Book of Beverley King.”
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
Roger
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From this reading The next day the Story Girl coaxed Uncle Roger to take her to Markdale, and there she bought our dream books.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading They were ten cents apiece, with ruled pages and mottled green covers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day the Story Girl coaxed Uncle Roger to take her to Markdale, and there she bought our dream books.
slumbers
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From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The next day the Story Girl coaxed Uncle Roger to take her to Markdale, and there she bought our dream books.
carry out
From this reading The next day the Story Girl coaxed Uncle Roger to take her to Markdale, and there she bought our dream books.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading They were ten cents apiece, with ruled pages and mottled green covers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day the Story Girl coaxed Uncle Roger to take her to Markdale, and there she bought our dream books.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The next day the Story Girl coaxed Uncle Roger to take her to Markdale, and there she bought our dream books.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were ten cents apiece, with ruled pages and mottled green covers.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day the Story Girl coaxed Uncle Roger to take her to Markdale, and there she bought our dream books.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The next day the Story Girl coaxed Uncle Roger to take her to Markdale, and there she bought our dream books.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading On the cover is pasted a lady’s visiting card, on which is written, “The Dream Book of Beverley King.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were ten cents apiece, with ruled pages and mottled green covers.
at the time that
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the cover is pasted a lady’s visiting card, on which is written, “The Dream Book of Beverley King.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were ten cents apiece, with ruled pages and mottled green covers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Cecily had a packet of visiting cards which she was hoarding against the day when she would be grown up and could put the calling etiquette of the _Family Guide_ into practice; but she generously gave us all one apiece for the covers of our dream books.
produce a literary work
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading On the cover is pasted a lady’s visiting card, on which is written, “The Dream Book of Beverley King.”
yellowedadjective
changed to a yellowish color by age
From this reading My own lies open beside me as I write, its yellowed pages inscribed with the visions that haunted my childish slumbers on those nights of long ago.
