Chapter V

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

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Oh! the wilderness of boxes, baskets, bundles, heaped in disorder everywhere! and the perfect bewilderment into which one is thrown, when attempting the simplest act of household duty.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Father says you need not _cook_ anything, we can get along on cheese and crackers."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

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

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

any thing at all

From this reading Father says you need not _cook_ anything, we can get along on cheese and crackers."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading Oh! the wilderness of boxes, baskets, bundles, heaped in disorder everywhere! and the perfect bewilderment into which one is thrown, when attempting the simplest act of household duty.

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Oh! the wilderness of boxes, baskets, bundles, heaped in disorder everywhere! and the perfect bewilderment into which one is thrown, when attempting the simplest act of household duty.

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading Oh! the wilderness of boxes, baskets, bundles, heaped in disorder everywhere! and the perfect bewilderment into which one is thrown, when attempting the simplest act of household duty.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Oh! the wilderness of boxes, baskets, bundles, heaped in disorder everywhere! and the perfect bewilderment into which one is thrown, when attempting the simplest act of household duty.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Oh! the wilderness of boxes, baskets, bundles, heaped in disorder everywhere! and the perfect bewilderment into which one is thrown, when attempting the simplest act of household duty.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Father says you need not _cook_ anything, we can get along on cheese and crackers."

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

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk

From this reading Father says you need not _cook_ anything, we can get along on cheese and crackers."

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

have the idea for

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading Father says you need not _cook_ anything, we can get along on cheese and crackers."

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

coming down or downward

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading Oh! the wilderness of boxes, baskets, bundles, heaped in disorder everywhere! and the perfect bewilderment into which one is thrown, when attempting the simplest act of household duty.

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

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Oh! the wilderness of boxes, baskets, bundles, heaped in disorder everywhere! and the perfect bewilderment into which one is thrown, when attempting the simplest act of household duty.

third-person singular of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Oh! the wilderness of boxes, baskets, bundles, heaped in disorder everywhere! and the perfect bewilderment into which one is thrown, when attempting the simplest act of household duty.

with no protection or shield

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Father says you need not _cook_ anything, we can get along on cheese and crackers."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Make haste and get some tea ready for supper.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

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

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

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

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Make haste and get some tea ready for supper.

past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading Oh! the wilderness of boxes, baskets, bundles, heaped in disorder everywhere! and the perfect bewilderment into which one is thrown, when attempting the simplest act of household duty.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

a social unit living together

From this reading Oh! the wilderness of boxes, baskets, bundles, heaped in disorder everywhere! and the perfect bewilderment into which one is thrown, when attempting the simplest act of household duty.

the work of cleaning and running a house

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

moving with great haste

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

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

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Oh! the wilderness of boxes, baskets, bundles, heaped in disorder everywhere! and the perfect bewilderment into which one is thrown, when attempting the simplest act of household duty.

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

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

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

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

go away from a place

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

engage in

From this reading Make haste and get some tea ready for supper.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Father says you need not _cook_ anything, we can get along on cheese and crackers."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh! the wilderness of boxes, baskets, bundles, heaped in disorder everywhere! and the perfect bewilderment into which one is thrown, when attempting the simplest act of household duty.

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

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

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

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

and nothing more

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Oh! the wilderness of boxes, baskets, bundles, heaped in disorder everywhere! and the perfect bewilderment into which one is thrown, when attempting the simplest act of household duty.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

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

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Make haste and get some tea ready for supper.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Father says you need not _cook_ anything, we can get along on cheese and crackers."

only a very short time before

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Oh! the wilderness of boxes, baskets, bundles, heaped in disorder everywhere! and the perfect bewilderment into which one is thrown, when attempting the simplest act of household duty.

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

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Make haste and get some tea ready for supper.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Make haste and get some tea ready for supper.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Make haste and get some tea ready for supper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

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

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

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

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Oh! the wilderness of boxes, baskets, bundles, heaped in disorder everywhere! and the perfect bewilderment into which one is thrown, when attempting the simplest act of household duty.

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

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

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

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Father says you need not _cook_ anything, we can get along on cheese and crackers."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

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

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

at the time that

From this reading Oh! the wilderness of boxes, baskets, bundles, heaped in disorder everywhere! and the perfect bewilderment into which one is thrown, when attempting the simplest act of household duty.

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

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

during the time that

From this reading "Judy," said Mary to the cook, the evening that they landed, and while the servants were hurrying to bring under shelter the packages which Dr. Gordon was unwilling to leave exposed to the night air, "Judy, the sun is only about an hour high.

which person or people

From this reading CONFUSION--HOUSEKEEPING IN A HURRY--FIRST NIGHT ON SHORE--COMPANY TO DINNER--"BLUE EYED MARY"--ROBERT AT PRAYER-MEETING--DANGER OF DESCENDING AN OLD WELL--RECOVERING A KNIFE DROPPED IN A WELL It is scarcely possible, for one who has not tried it, to conceive the utter confusion which ensues on removing, in a hurry, one’s goods and chattels to a place too small for their accommodation.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading Oh! the wilderness of boxes, baskets, bundles, heaped in disorder everywhere! and the perfect bewilderment into which one is thrown, when attempting the simplest act of household duty.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Father says you need not _cook_ anything, we can get along on cheese and crackers."