Chapter XVII

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

anew

From this reading It was two years since the trouble, which was every day less of a regret to the Wyndhams, had come to them; or, it would be two years when May rolled around again, and it was then March.

to come to rest, settle

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

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

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading It was two years since the trouble, which was every day less of a regret to the Wyndhams, had come to them; or, it would be two years when May rolled around again, and it was then March.

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

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

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

From this reading It was two years since the trouble, which was every day less of a regret to the Wyndhams, had come to them; or, it would be two years when May rolled around again, and it was then March.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Jessamy was very busy and happy during these days.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was two years since the trouble, which was every day less of a regret to the Wyndhams, had come to them; or, it would be two years when May rolled around again, and it was then March.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Jessamy was very busy and happy during these days.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Jessamy was very busy and happy during these days.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

opinion or judgment

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

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

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Jessamy was very busy and happy during these days.

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

clarify by giving an example of

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was two years since the trouble, which was every day less of a regret to the Wyndhams, had come to them; or, it would be two years when May rolled around again, and it was then March.

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

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

immediately past

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

the act of departing

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It was two years since the trouble, which was every day less of a regret to the Wyndhams, had come to them; or, it would be two years when May rolled around again, and it was then March.

the act of tarrying

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

the childhood of a girl

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

march in a procession

From this reading It was two years since the trouble, which was every day less of a regret to the Wyndhams, had come to them; or, it would be two years when May rolled around again, and it was then March.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It was two years since the trouble, which was every day less of a regret to the Wyndhams, had come to them; or, it would be two years when May rolled around again, and it was then March.

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

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

of an obscure nature

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was two years since the trouble, which was every day less of a regret to the Wyndhams, had come to them; or, it would be two years when May rolled around again, and it was then March.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

a course of conduct

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

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

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

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

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading It was two years since the trouble, which was every day less of a regret to the Wyndhams, had come to them; or, it would be two years when May rolled around again, and it was then March.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading It was two years since the trouble, which was every day less of a regret to the Wyndhams, had come to them; or, it would be two years when May rolled around again, and it was then March.

plural of “scale” — an ordered reference standard

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

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

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was two years since the trouble, which was every day less of a regret to the Wyndhams, had come to them; or, it would be two years when May rolled around again, and it was then March.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

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 THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

the rays of the sun

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was two years since the trouble, which was every day less of a regret to the Wyndhams, had come to them; or, it would be two years when May rolled around again, and it was then March.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was two years since the trouble, which was every day less of a regret to the Wyndhams, had come to them; or, it would be two years when May rolled around again, and it was then March.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Jessamy was very busy and happy during these days.

a special situation

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

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

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

a source of difficulty

From this reading It was two years since the trouble, which was every day less of a regret to the Wyndhams, had come to them; or, it would be two years when May rolled around again, and it was then March.

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

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

precisely as stated

From this reading Jessamy was very busy and happy during these days.

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

at the time that

From this reading It was two years since the trouble, which was every day less of a regret to the Wyndhams, had come to them; or, it would be two years when May rolled around again, and it was then March.

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

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

during the time that

From this reading THE LADY OF THE SCALES While Phyllis was climbing the steep hill of fame by the path of her little stories, events in her home were not at a standstill.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

the state of being an adult woman

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The pleasantest and most tangible thing that had happened was that Jessamy had been asked by the editor of the magazine which had bought her illustrations and Phyllis's two stories, to illustrate for him other work besides that done by her cousin.

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

From this reading It was two years since the trouble, which was every day less of a regret to the Wyndhams, had come to them; or, it would be two years when May rolled around again, and it was then March.

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

From this reading It was two years since the trouble, which was every day less of a regret to the Wyndhams, had come to them; or, it would be two years when May rolled around again, and it was then March.

a late time of life

From this reading It was two years since the trouble, which was every day less of a regret to the Wyndhams, had come to them; or, it would be two years when May rolled around again, and it was then March.

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

From this reading She was blossoming out into fuller, more perfect beauty; her eyes were alight as with a secret joy, her smile grew every day sweeter and more lingering; in a word, Jessamy was leaving the last shadow of that mysterious valley of young maidenhood, and passing into the full sunshine of womanhood.