Chapter XV

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

From this reading A little breeze made the flowers in the garden curtsy like so many tall belles, arrayed in bright hues for a merrymaking at the court of the fairies.

(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 She found it easy to tell Aunt Eunice all sorts of things.

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

From this reading OVER THE TEACUPS Caroline and Aunt Eunice sat in the summer house, making doll clothes.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading A little breeze made the flowers in the garden curtsy like so many tall belles, arrayed in bright hues for a merrymaking at the court of the fairies.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A little breeze made the flowers in the garden curtsy like so many tall belles, arrayed in bright hues for a merrymaking at the court of the fairies.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading OVER THE TEACUPS Caroline and Aunt Eunice sat in the summer house, making doll clothes.

possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading The weather, like the Little Bear's porridge, was neither too hot nor too cold, but just right.

plural of “belle” — a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading A little breeze made the flowers in the garden curtsy like so many tall belles, arrayed in bright hues for a merrymaking at the court of the fairies.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A little breeze made the flowers in the garden curtsy like so many tall belles, arrayed in bright hues for a merrymaking at the court of the fairies.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading A little breeze made the flowers in the garden curtsy like so many tall belles, arrayed in bright hues for a merrymaking at the court of the fairies.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The weather, like the Little Bear's porridge, was neither too hot nor too cold, but just right.

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading OVER THE TEACUPS Caroline and Aunt Eunice sat in the summer house, making doll clothes.

clothing in general

From this reading OVER THE TEACUPS Caroline and Aunt Eunice sat in the summer house, making doll clothes.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The weather, like the Little Bear's porridge, was neither too hot nor too cold, but just right.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading A little breeze made the flowers in the garden curtsy like so many tall belles, arrayed in bright hues for a merrymaking at the court of the fairies.

bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting

From this reading A little breeze made the flowers in the garden curtsy like so many tall belles, arrayed in bright hues for a merrymaking at the court of the fairies.

a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading OVER THE TEACUPS Caroline and Aunt Eunice sat in the summer house, making doll clothes.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading She found it easy to tell Aunt Eunice all sorts of things.

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From this reading OVER THE TEACUPS Caroline and Aunt Eunice sat in the summer house, making doll clothes.

plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading A little breeze made the flowers in the garden curtsy like so many tall belles, arrayed in bright hues for a merrymaking at the court of the fairies.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading A little breeze made the flowers in the garden curtsy like so many tall belles, arrayed in bright hues for a merrymaking at the court of the fairies.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A little breeze made the flowers in the garden curtsy like so many tall belles, arrayed in bright hues for a merrymaking at the court of the fairies.

set up or found

From this reading She found it easy to tell Aunt Eunice all sorts of things.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading A little breeze made the flowers in the garden curtsy like so many tall belles, arrayed in bright hues for a merrymaking at the court of the fairies.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The weather, like the Little Bear's porridge, was neither too hot nor too cold, but just right.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading OVER THE TEACUPS Caroline and Aunt Eunice sat in the summer house, making doll clothes.

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading A little breeze made the flowers in the garden curtsy like so many tall belles, arrayed in bright hues for a merrymaking at the court of the fairies.

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

From this reading OVER THE TEACUPS Caroline and Aunt Eunice sat in the summer house, making doll clothes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She found it easy to tell Aunt Eunice all sorts of things.

and nothing more

From this reading The weather, like the Little Bear's porridge, was neither too hot nor too cold, but just right.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The weather, like the Little Bear's porridge, was neither too hot nor too cold, but just right.

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

From this reading The weather, like the Little Bear's porridge, was neither too hot nor too cold, but just right.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A little breeze made the flowers in the garden curtsy like so many tall belles, arrayed in bright hues for a merrymaking at the court of the fairies.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading OVER THE TEACUPS Caroline and Aunt Eunice sat in the summer house, making doll clothes.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A little breeze made the flowers in the garden curtsy like so many tall belles, arrayed in bright hues for a merrymaking at the court of the fairies.

a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity

From this reading A little breeze made the flowers in the garden curtsy like so many tall belles, arrayed in bright hues for a merrymaking at the court of the fairies.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The weather, like the Little Bear's porridge, was neither too hot nor too cold, but just right.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The weather, like the Little Bear's porridge, was neither too hot nor too cold, but just right.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A little breeze made the flowers in the garden curtsy like so many tall belles, arrayed in bright hues for a merrymaking at the court of the fairies.

above and across; more than

From this reading OVER THE TEACUPS Caroline and Aunt Eunice sat in the summer house, making doll clothes.

soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick

From this reading The weather, like the Little Bear's porridge, was neither too hot nor too cold, but just right.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The weather, like the Little Bear's porridge, was neither too hot nor too cold, but just right.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading OVER THE TEACUPS Caroline and Aunt Eunice sat in the summer house, making doll clothes.

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

From this reading She found it easy to tell Aunt Eunice all sorts of things.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A little breeze made the flowers in the garden curtsy like so many tall belles, arrayed in bright hues for a merrymaking at the court of the fairies.

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

From this reading She found it easy to tell Aunt Eunice all sorts of things.

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

From this reading OVER THE TEACUPS Caroline and Aunt Eunice sat in the summer house, making doll clothes.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading A little breeze made the flowers in the garden curtsy like so many tall belles, arrayed in bright hues for a merrymaking at the court of the fairies.

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From this reading OVER THE TEACUPS Caroline and Aunt Eunice sat in the summer house, making doll clothes.

express in words

From this reading She found it easy to tell Aunt Eunice all sorts of things.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That was what Caroline told Aunt Eunice.

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

From this reading OVER THE TEACUPS Caroline and Aunt Eunice sat in the summer house, making doll clothes.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She found it easy to tell Aunt Eunice all sorts of things.

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

From this reading She found it easy to tell Aunt Eunice all sorts of things.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading That was what Caroline told Aunt Eunice.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The weather, like the Little Bear's porridge, was neither too hot nor too cold, but just right.

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

From this reading The weather, like the Little Bear's porridge, was neither too hot nor too cold, but just right.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The weather, like the Little Bear's porridge, was neither too hot nor too cold, but just right.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading That was what Caroline told Aunt Eunice.