Chapter X

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

From this reading School--Miss Dole's school--had been something of a surprise to Margaret; and Margaret had been decidedly a surprise to the school.

later than; following

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

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

From this reading School--Miss Dole's school--had been something of a surprise to Margaret; and Margaret had been decidedly a surprise to the school.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For eight weeks Margaret had been at Elmhurst, Miss Dole's school in the Berkshires.

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

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

for the reason that

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For eight weeks Margaret had been at Elmhurst, Miss Dole's school in the Berkshires.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was the day before Christmas.

a low mountain range in western Massachusetts; a resort area

From this reading For eight weeks Margaret had been at Elmhurst, Miss Dole's school in the Berkshires.

a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading It was the day before Christmas.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the day before Christmas.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading School--Miss Dole's school--had been something of a surprise to Margaret; and Margaret had been decidedly a surprise to the school.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

possessive form of “dole” — a share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given

From this reading For eight weeks Margaret had been at Elmhurst, Miss Dole's school in the Berkshires.

take in solid food

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

being one more than seven

From this reading For eight weeks Margaret had been at Elmhurst, Miss Dole's school in the Berkshires.

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

From this reading For eight weeks Margaret had been at Elmhurst, Miss Dole's school in the Berkshires.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

past form of “fare” — proceed or get along

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For eight weeks Margaret had been at Elmhurst, Miss Dole's school in the Berkshires.

at ease in talking to others

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

a young female

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Margaret had not gone to Elmhurst without a struggle on the part of her mother.

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

From this reading For eight weeks Margaret had been at Elmhurst, Miss Dole's school in the Berkshires.

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

From this reading Margaret had not gone to Elmhurst without a struggle on the part of her mother.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

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

From this reading For eight weeks Margaret had been at Elmhurst, Miss Dole's school in the Berkshires.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the day before Christmas.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

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

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

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

From this reading For eight weeks Margaret had been at Elmhurst, Miss Dole's school in the Berkshires.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading For eight weeks Margaret had been at Elmhurst, Miss Dole's school in the Berkshires.

plural of “miss” — a young female

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

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

From this reading Margaret had not gone to Elmhurst without a struggle on the part of her mother.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading School--Miss Dole's school--had been something of a surprise to Margaret; and Margaret had been decidedly a surprise to the school.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Margaret had not gone to Elmhurst without a struggle on the part of her mother.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Margaret had not gone to Elmhurst without a struggle on the part of her mother.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

an educational institution

From this reading For eight weeks Margaret had been at Elmhurst, Miss Dole's school in the Berkshires.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading School--Miss Dole's school--had been something of a surprise to Margaret; and Margaret had been decidedly a surprise to the school.

plural of “story” — 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 Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Margaret had not gone to Elmhurst without a struggle on the part of her mother.

in a sumptuous and opulent manner

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading School--Miss Dole's school--had been something of a surprise to Margaret; and Margaret had been decidedly a surprise to the school.

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

From this reading It was the day before Christmas.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

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

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

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

From this reading School--Miss Dole's school--had been something of a surprise to Margaret; and Margaret had been decidedly a surprise to the school.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

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

From this reading It was the day before Christmas.

be dressed in

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For eight weeks Margaret had been at Elmhurst, Miss Dole's school in the Berkshires.

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

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

properly nourished

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

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

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

which person or people

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Margaret had not gone to Elmhurst without a struggle on the part of her mother.

but in spite of that

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.

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

From this reading Margaret was not used to young misses who fared sumptuously every day, and who yet complained because a favorite ice cream or a pet kind of cake was not always forthcoming; and Miss Dole's pupils were not used to a little girl who questioned their right to be well-fed and well-clothed, and who supplemented this questioning with distressing stories of other little girls who had little to wear and less to eat day after day, and week after week.