Chapter XXXIX

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

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

in actual fact

From this reading Not more than fifteen minutes later Caroline actually was riding away from the farm in the gray-lined, soft-cushioned limousine.

later than; following

From this reading "HAPPY EVER AFTER!"

in the past

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

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

From this reading She sat between Aunt Eunice and Cousin Penelope.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had Mildred on her knee, and her old suitcase rested on the rug at her feet.

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

From this reading She sat between Aunt Eunice and Cousin Penelope.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Not more than fifteen minutes later Caroline actually was riding away from the farm in the gray-lined, soft-cushioned limousine.

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

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading She sat between Aunt Eunice and Cousin Penelope.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

plural of “brush” — a dense growth of bushes

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

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

From this reading Not more than fifteen minutes later Caroline actually was riding away from the farm in the gray-lined, soft-cushioned limousine.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

straighten with a comb

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading She sat between Aunt Eunice and Cousin Penelope.

past form of “crochet” — create by looping or crocheting

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

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

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

of metal e.g.

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

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

From this reading She sat between Aunt Eunice and Cousin Penelope.

at any time

From this reading "HAPPY EVER AFTER!"

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Not more than fifteen minutes later Caroline actually was riding away from the farm in the gray-lined, soft-cushioned limousine.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading She had Mildred on her knee, and her old suitcase rested on the rug at her feet.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Not more than fifteen minutes later Caroline actually was riding away from the farm in the gray-lined, soft-cushioned limousine.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Not more than fifteen minutes later Caroline actually was riding away from the farm in the gray-lined, soft-cushioned limousine.

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

From this reading Not more than fifteen minutes later Caroline actually was riding away from the farm in the gray-lined, soft-cushioned limousine.

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

From this reading She had Mildred on her knee, and her old suitcase rested on the rug at her feet.

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

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading "HAPPY EVER AFTER!"

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

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

From this reading She had Mildred on her knee, and her old suitcase rested on the rug at her feet.

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

From this reading Not more than fifteen minutes later Caroline actually was riding away from the farm in the gray-lined, soft-cushioned limousine.

plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading She had Mildred on her knee, and her old suitcase rested on the rug at her feet.

a black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Not more than fifteen minutes later Caroline actually was riding away from the farm in the gray-lined, soft-cushioned limousine.

large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur

From this reading Not more than fifteen minutes later Caroline actually was riding away from the farm in the gray-lined, soft-cushioned limousine.

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

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

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

From this reading She had Mildred on her knee, and her old suitcase rested on the rug at her feet.

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

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Not more than fifteen minutes later Caroline actually was riding away from the farm in the gray-lined, soft-cushioned limousine.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

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

From this reading Not more than fifteen minutes later Caroline actually was riding away from the farm in the gray-lined, soft-cushioned limousine.

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

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

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 In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not more than fifteen minutes later Caroline actually was riding away from the farm in the gray-lined, soft-cushioned limousine.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She had Mildred on her knee, and her old suitcase rested on the rug at her feet.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had Mildred on her knee, and her old suitcase rested on the rug at her feet.

(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them

From this reading She sat between Aunt Eunice and Cousin Penelope.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading She had Mildred on her knee, and her old suitcase rested on the rug at her feet.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Not more than fifteen minutes later Caroline actually was riding away from the farm in the gray-lined, soft-cushioned limousine.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading She had Mildred on her knee, and her old suitcase rested on the rug at her feet.

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

From this reading She sat between Aunt Eunice and Cousin Penelope.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

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

From this reading She sat between Aunt Eunice and Cousin Penelope.

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

From this reading Not more than fifteen minutes later Caroline actually was riding away from the farm in the gray-lined, soft-cushioned limousine.

a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes

From this reading She had Mildred on her knee, and her old suitcase rested on the rug at her feet.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Not more than fifteen minutes later Caroline actually was riding away from the farm in the gray-lined, soft-cushioned limousine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

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

From this reading Not more than fifteen minutes later Caroline actually was riding away from the farm in the gray-lined, soft-cushioned limousine.

bound or secured closely

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

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

From this reading Not more than fifteen minutes later Caroline actually was riding away from the farm in the gray-lined, soft-cushioned limousine.

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

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

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

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading In the suitcase were her comb and brushes and nightdress, the satin candy box that held Mildred's wardrobe, the old lacquer box, tied with a crumpled hair-ribbon, the little chintz cases, marked with the cross-stitched initials, F. T., which were her mother's initials, and the worn bed-shoes that her mother had crocheted for her months ago.