Chapter XIV

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

From this reading THE LAWN PARTY The Ladies’ Aid gave, as it did every summer, a lawn party in Major Price’s front yard.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading THE LAWN PARTY The Ladies’ Aid gave, as it did every summer, a lawn party in Major Price’s front yard.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Major Price was not a niggard, although he was “as old-fashioned as the hills,” his wife declared.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The big mansion, which had been built by some Price ancestor, was always thrown open to the guests at that time.

someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading The big mansion, which had been built by some Price ancestor, was always thrown open to the guests at that time.

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

From this reading Mrs. Price and her two maids, with Maggie’s help, cleaned and furbished for a week previous to the annual event.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading Mrs. Price and her two maids, with Maggie’s help, cleaned and furbished for a week previous to the annual event.

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

From this reading THE LAWN PARTY The Ladies’ Aid gave, as it did every summer, a lawn party in Major Price’s front yard.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The big mansion, which had been built by some Price ancestor, was always thrown open to the guests at that time.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading New curtains were hung, the rugs were beaten, and of late years a vacuum-cleaner was imported to do much of the heavy work for the women-folk.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The big mansion, which had been built by some Price ancestor, was always thrown open to the guests at that time.

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

From this reading The big mansion, which had been built by some Price ancestor, was always thrown open to the guests at that time.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The big mansion, which had been built by some Price ancestor, was always thrown open to the guests at that time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The big mansion, which had been built by some Price ancestor, was always thrown open to the guests at that time.

past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

From this reading Mrs. Price and her two maids, with Maggie’s help, cleaned and furbished for a week previous to the annual event.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading New curtains were hung, the rugs were beaten, and of late years a vacuum-cleaner was imported to do much of the heavy work for the women-folk.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Major Price was not a niggard, although he was “as old-fashioned as the hills,” his wife declared.

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

From this reading THE LAWN PARTY The Ladies’ Aid gave, as it did every summer, a lawn party in Major Price’s front yard.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading New curtains were hung, the rugs were beaten, and of late years a vacuum-cleaner was imported to do much of the heavy work for the women-folk.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Mrs. Price and her two maids, with Maggie’s help, cleaned and furbished for a week previous to the annual event.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE LAWN PARTY The Ladies’ Aid gave, as it did every summer, a lawn party in Major Price’s front yard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Price and her two maids, with Maggie’s help, cleaned and furbished for a week previous to the annual event.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THE LAWN PARTY The Ladies’ Aid gave, as it did every summer, a lawn party in Major Price’s front yard.

past form of “furbish” — polish and make shiny

From this reading Mrs. Price and her two maids, with Maggie’s help, cleaned and furbished for a week previous to the annual event.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE LAWN PARTY The Ladies’ Aid gave, as it did every summer, a lawn party in Major Price’s front yard.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The big mansion, which had been built by some Price ancestor, was always thrown open to the guests at that time.

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

From this reading The big mansion, which had been built by some Price ancestor, was always thrown open to the guests at that time.

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

From this reading Major Price was not a niggard, although he was “as old-fashioned as the hills,” his wife declared.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading New curtains were hung, the rugs were beaten, and of late years a vacuum-cleaner was imported to do much of the heavy work for the women-folk.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Mrs. Price and her two maids, with Maggie’s help, cleaned and furbished for a week previous to the annual event.

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

From this reading Mrs. Price and her two maids, with Maggie’s help, cleaned and furbished for a week previous to the annual event.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Major Price was not a niggard, although he was “as old-fashioned as the hills,” his wife declared.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Major Price was not a niggard, although he was “as old-fashioned as the hills,” his wife declared.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading New curtains were hung, the rugs were beaten, and of late years a vacuum-cleaner was imported to do much of the heavy work for the women-folk.

used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source

From this reading New curtains were hung, the rugs were beaten, and of late years a vacuum-cleaner was imported to do much of the heavy work for the women-folk.

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

From this reading THE LAWN PARTY The Ladies’ Aid gave, as it did every summer, a lawn party in Major Price’s front yard.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE LAWN PARTY The Ladies’ Aid gave, as it did every summer, a lawn party in Major Price’s front yard.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE LAWN PARTY The Ladies’ Aid gave, as it did every summer, a lawn party in Major Price’s front yard.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading New curtains were hung, the rugs were beaten, and of late years a vacuum-cleaner was imported to do much of the heavy work for the women-folk.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading THE LAWN PARTY The Ladies’ Aid gave, as it did every summer, a lawn party in Major Price’s front yard.

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From this reading Mrs. Price and her two maids, with Maggie’s help, cleaned and furbished for a week previous to the annual event.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading Mrs. Price and her two maids, with Maggie’s help, cleaned and furbished for a week previous to the annual event.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading THE LAWN PARTY The Ladies’ Aid gave, as it did every summer, a lawn party in Major Price’s front yard.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading The big mansion, which had been built by some Price ancestor, was always thrown open to the guests at that time.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Price and her two maids, with Maggie’s help, cleaned and furbished for a week previous to the annual event.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading New curtains were hung, the rugs were beaten, and of late years a vacuum-cleaner was imported to do much of the heavy work for the women-folk.

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

From this reading New curtains were hung, the rugs were beaten, and of late years a vacuum-cleaner was imported to do much of the heavy work for the women-folk.

a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend

From this reading Major Price was not a niggard, although he was “as old-fashioned as the hills,” his wife declared.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Major Price was not a niggard, although he was “as old-fashioned as the hills,” his wife declared.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading New curtains were hung, the rugs were beaten, and of late years a vacuum-cleaner was imported to do much of the heavy work for the women-folk.

out of fashion

From this reading Major Price was not a niggard, although he was “as old-fashioned as the hills,” his wife declared.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The big mansion, which had been built by some Price ancestor, was always thrown open to the guests at that time.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE LAWN PARTY The Ladies’ Aid gave, as it did every summer, a lawn party in Major Price’s front yard.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Mrs. Price and her two maids, with Maggie’s help, cleaned and furbished for a week previous to the annual event.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading The big mansion, which had been built by some Price ancestor, was always thrown open to the guests at that time.

possessive form of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading THE LAWN PARTY The Ladies’ Aid gave, as it did every summer, a lawn party in Major Price’s front yard.

plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading New curtains were hung, the rugs were beaten, and of late years a vacuum-cleaner was imported to do much of the heavy work for the women-folk.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The big mansion, which had been built by some Price ancestor, was always thrown open to the guests at that time.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading THE LAWN PARTY The Ladies’ Aid gave, as it did every summer, a lawn party in Major Price’s front yard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The big mansion, which had been built by some Price ancestor, was always thrown open to the guests at that time.

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

From this reading THE LAWN PARTY The Ladies’ Aid gave, as it did every summer, a lawn party in Major Price’s front yard.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading The big mansion, which had been built by some Price ancestor, was always thrown open to the guests at that time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The big mansion, which had been built by some Price ancestor, was always thrown open to the guests at that time.

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

From this reading The big mansion, which had been built by some Price ancestor, was always thrown open to the guests at that time.

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

From this reading Mrs. Price and her two maids, with Maggie’s help, cleaned and furbished for a week previous to the annual event.

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

From this reading New curtains were hung, the rugs were beaten, and of late years a vacuum-cleaner was imported to do much of the heavy work for the women-folk.

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

From this reading The big mansion, which had been built by some Price ancestor, was always thrown open to the guests at that time.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Mrs. Price and her two maids, with Maggie’s help, cleaned and furbished for a week previous to the annual event.

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

From this reading New curtains were hung, the rugs were beaten, and of late years a vacuum-cleaner was imported to do much of the heavy work for the women-folk.

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

From this reading The big mansion, which had been built by some Price ancestor, was always thrown open to the guests at that time.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Major Price was not a niggard, although he was “as old-fashioned as the hills,” his wife declared.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Price and her two maids, with Maggie’s help, cleaned and furbished for a week previous to the annual event.

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

From this reading New curtains were hung, the rugs were beaten, and of late years a vacuum-cleaner was imported to do much of the heavy work for the women-folk.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading New curtains were hung, the rugs were beaten, and of late years a vacuum-cleaner was imported to do much of the heavy work for the women-folk.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading THE LAWN PARTY The Ladies’ Aid gave, as it did every summer, a lawn party in Major Price’s front yard.

a late time of life

From this reading New curtains were hung, the rugs were beaten, and of late years a vacuum-cleaner was imported to do much of the heavy work for the women-folk.