Chapter II · The Boy in the Flowery, Dragony Picture Frame

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

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

on foot; walking

From this reading “Woman’s business is afoot.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

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

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “No time for boys to-day,” Kate would call out crisply when they appeared at windows or door.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

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

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “No time for boys to-day,” Kate would call out crisply when they appeared at windows or door.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

filled with wonder and delight

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading “Woman’s business is afoot.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading We’re too busy even to look at you.”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “No time for boys to-day,” Kate would call out crisply when they appeared at windows or door.

in a well delineated manner

From this reading “No time for boys to-day,” Kate would call out crisply when they appeared at windows or door.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading “No time for boys to-day,” Kate would call out crisply when they appeared at windows or door.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

divisible by two

From this reading We’re too busy even to look at you.”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

set up or found

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

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

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

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

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

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

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

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

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

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

From this reading “Woman’s business is afoot.

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From this reading “No time for boys to-day,” Kate would call out crisply when they appeared at windows or door.

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

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

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

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading We’re too busy even to look at you.”

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

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

not any; not one

From this reading “No time for boys to-day,” Kate would call out crisply when they appeared at windows or door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

on one occasion

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “No time for boys to-day,” Kate would call out crisply when they appeared at windows or door.

under normal conditions

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

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

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

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

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

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

From this reading “No time for boys to-day,” Kate would call out crisply when they appeared at windows or door.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “No time for boys to-day,” Kate would call out crisply when they appeared at windows or door.

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

From this reading We’re too busy even to look at you.”

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From this reading “No time for boys to-day,” Kate would call out crisply when they appeared at windows or door.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading We’re too busy even to look at you.”

inflected form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

under normal conditions

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading During the next few days of hurried preparation for the visit the Hart boys found themselves almost entirely left out of the life in the little barn house, the house that ordinarily served as a second home for them.

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

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

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

From this reading We’re too busy even to look at you.”

at the time that

From this reading “No time for boys to-day,” Kate would call out crisply when they appeared at windows or door.

which person or people

From this reading And Katherine, who was usually so much more easily beguiled and quick to see their side in any argument, for once echoed Kate and upheld her in her determination to stick to the tasks they had set themselves.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading “No time for boys to-day,” Kate would call out crisply when they appeared at windows or door.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “Woman’s business is afoot.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “No time for boys to-day,” Kate would call out crisply when they appeared at windows or door.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading We’re too busy even to look at you.”