Chapter VII · Chapter 7

the act of acquiring something

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

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

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The Twins, as always, enjoyed an exceedingly pleasant Christmas.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

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

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

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

From this reading The Twins, as always, enjoyed an exceedingly pleasant Christmas.

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

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading The Twins, as always, enjoyed an exceedingly pleasant Christmas.

brought together in one place

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

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

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

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

From this reading It was the one week in the year when Little Deeping flung off its quietude and gently rollicked.

greatly pleased

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The Twins, as always, enjoyed an exceedingly pleasant Christmas.

to an extreme degree

From this reading The Twins, as always, enjoyed an exceedingly pleasant Christmas.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading It was the one week in the year when Little Deeping flung off its quietude and gently rollicked.

a predisposition to like something

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

in a gradual manner

From this reading It was the one week in the year when Little Deeping flung off its quietude and gently rollicked.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

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

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

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

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

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

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

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

From this reading It was the one week in the year when Little Deeping flung off its quietude and gently rollicked.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading On the whole she thought it wiser not to inquire how the money had been raised.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

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 She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

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

From this reading It was the one week in the year when Little Deeping flung off its quietude and gently rollicked.

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 AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

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

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

not one, and not any

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

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

From this reading It was the one week in the year when Little Deeping flung off its quietude and gently rollicked.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the whole she thought it wiser not to inquire how the money had been raised.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was the one week in the year when Little Deeping flung off its quietude and gently rollicked.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The Twins, as always, enjoyed an exceedingly pleasant Christmas.

a small lake

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

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

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

a state of peace and quiet

From this reading It was the one week in the year when Little Deeping flung off its quietude and gently rollicked.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading On the whole she thought it wiser not to inquire how the money had been raised.

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

From this reading It was the one week in the year when Little Deeping flung off its quietude and gently rollicked.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

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

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

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

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

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

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

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

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

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

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

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

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was the one week in the year when Little Deeping flung off its quietude and gently rollicked.

at the time that

From this reading It was the one week in the year when Little Deeping flung off its quietude and gently rollicked.

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

From this reading On the whole she thought it wiser not to inquire how the money had been raised.

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading On the whole she thought it wiser not to inquire how the money had been raised.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AND PRINGLE’S POND Mrs. Dangerfield was indeed delighted with the stole, for she had an almost extravagant fondness for furs; and it was long since she had had any.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading She wondered how the Twins had saved and collected the money it had cost; she knew that it had not been drawn from the cats’ home fund, since the Terror had promised her that none of that money should be diverted from its proper purpose; and she was the more grateful to them for the thought and labor they must have devoted to acquiring it.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was the one week in the year when Little Deeping flung off its quietude and gently rollicked.