Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

(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 On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

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

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Thus were things arranged for to-night.

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

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

completely unclothed

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Mrs. Bubb swept and garnished her parlour for the becoming reception of a visitor whom she could not but "look up to."

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

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

From this reading POLLY'S DEFIANCE Content with her four lodgers, Mrs. Bubb reserved the rooms on the ground floor for her own use.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. Bubb swept and garnished her parlour for the becoming reception of a visitor whom she could not but "look up to."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading POLLY'S DEFIANCE Content with her four lodgers, Mrs. Bubb reserved the rooms on the ground floor for her own use.

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

From this reading Mrs. Bubb swept and garnished her parlour for the becoming reception of a visitor whom she could not but "look up to."

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading POLLY'S DEFIANCE Content with her four lodgers, Mrs. Bubb reserved the rooms on the ground floor for her own use.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading POLLY'S DEFIANCE Content with her four lodgers, Mrs. Bubb reserved the rooms on the ground floor for her own use.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading POLLY'S DEFIANCE Content with her four lodgers, Mrs. Bubb reserved the rooms on the ground floor for her own use.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading POLLY'S DEFIANCE Content with her four lodgers, Mrs. Bubb reserved the rooms on the ground floor for her own use.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

past form of “garnish” — take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support

From this reading Mrs. Bubb swept and garnished her parlour for the becoming reception of a visitor whom she could not but "look up to."

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

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading POLLY'S DEFIANCE Content with her four lodgers, Mrs. Bubb reserved the rooms on the ground floor for her own use.

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

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

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

From this reading POLLY'S DEFIANCE Content with her four lodgers, Mrs. Bubb reserved the rooms on the ground floor for her own use.

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

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

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

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

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

From this reading POLLY'S DEFIANCE Content with her four lodgers, Mrs. Bubb reserved the rooms on the ground floor for her own use.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mrs. Bubb swept and garnished her parlour for the becoming reception of a visitor whom she could not but "look up to."

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

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

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

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 On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading POLLY'S DEFIANCE Content with her four lodgers, Mrs. Bubb reserved the rooms on the ground floor for her own use.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Bubb swept and garnished her parlour for the becoming reception of a visitor whom she could not but "look up to."

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

something you have to do

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

held or filled or in use

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading POLLY'S DEFIANCE Content with her four lodgers, Mrs. Bubb reserved the rooms on the ground floor for her own use.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading POLLY'S DEFIANCE Content with her four lodgers, Mrs. Bubb reserved the rooms on the ground floor for her own use.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

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

From this reading POLLY'S DEFIANCE Content with her four lodgers, Mrs. Bubb reserved the rooms on the ground floor for her own use.

plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Mrs. Bubb swept and garnished her parlour for the becoming reception of a visitor whom she could not but "look up to."

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading POLLY'S DEFIANCE Content with her four lodgers, Mrs. Bubb reserved the rooms on the ground floor for her own use.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading POLLY'S DEFIANCE Content with her four lodgers, Mrs. Bubb reserved the rooms on the ground floor for her own use.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

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

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

possessing sweep

From this reading Mrs. Bubb swept and garnished her parlour for the becoming reception of a visitor whom she could not but "look up to."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

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

From this reading POLLY'S DEFIANCE Content with her four lodgers, Mrs. Bubb reserved the rooms on the ground floor for her own use.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

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

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Thus were things arranged for to-night.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus were things arranged for to-night.

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

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

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

From this reading Thus were things arranged for to-night.

interact in a certain way

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

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

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mrs. Bubb swept and garnished her parlour for the becoming reception of a visitor whom she could not but "look up to."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

the act of using

From this reading POLLY'S DEFIANCE Content with her four lodgers, Mrs. Bubb reserved the rooms on the ground floor for her own use.

someone who visits

From this reading Mrs. Bubb swept and garnished her parlour for the becoming reception of a visitor whom she could not but "look up to."

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

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

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

From this reading Thus were things arranged for to-night.

at the time that

From this reading On occasions of ceremony--when the parlour was needed in the evening--the children slept in a bare attic next to that occupied by Moggie; and this they looked upon as a treat, for it removed them from their mother's observation, and gave opportunities for all sorts of adventurous pranks.

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

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mrs. Bubb swept and garnished her parlour for the becoming reception of a visitor whom she could not but "look up to."

in the company of; together with

From this reading POLLY'S DEFIANCE Content with her four lodgers, Mrs. Bubb reserved the rooms on the ground floor for her own use.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading In that at the back she slept with the two younger children; the other two had a little bed in the front room, which during the daytime served as a parlour.