Chapter XII

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

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Another Shoulder is Added Thanksgiving and Christmas had come and passed.

later than; following

From this reading So Constance made her candy during her free hours after school and Mammy carried it into South Riveredge when opportunity offered.

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

From this reading Another Shoulder is Added Thanksgiving and Christmas had come and passed.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another Shoulder is Added Thanksgiving and Christmas had come and passed.

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

From this reading Constance's "candy business" as she called it, throve and flourished spasmodically.

a cruel and oppressive dictator

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

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

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Constance's "candy business" as she called it, throve and flourished spasmodically.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Constance's "candy business" as she called it, throve and flourished spasmodically.

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

From this reading Constance's "candy business" as she called it, throve and flourished spasmodically.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

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From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Another Shoulder is Added Thanksgiving and Christmas had come and passed.

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

From this reading Another Shoulder is Added Thanksgiving and Christmas had come and passed.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading This was sometimes twice, but more often only once, a week, for the faithful old soul had manifold duties and was too conscientious to neglect one.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading So Constance made her candy during her free hours after school and Mammy carried it into South Riveredge when opportunity offered.

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From this reading Constance's "candy business" as she called it, throve and flourished spasmodically.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

plural of “dictate” — an authoritative rule

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading So Constance made her candy during her free hours after school and Mammy carried it into South Riveredge when opportunity offered.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading This was sometimes twice, but more often only once, a week, for the faithful old soul had manifold duties and was too conscientious to neglect one.

divisible by two

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading This was sometimes twice, but more often only once, a week, for the faithful old soul had manifold duties and was too conscientious to neglect one.

a social unit living together

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously

From this reading Constance's "candy business" as she called it, throve and flourished spasmodically.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was sometimes twice, but more often only once, a week, for the faithful old soul had manifold duties and was too conscientious to neglect one.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading So Constance made her candy during her free hours after school and Mammy carried it into South Riveredge when opportunity offered.

an established custom

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

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

From this reading Another Shoulder is Added Thanksgiving and Christmas had come and passed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

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

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading So Constance made her candy during her free hours after school and Mammy carried it into South Riveredge when opportunity offered.

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

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So Constance made her candy during her free hours after school and Mammy carried it into South Riveredge when opportunity offered.

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

From this reading Another Shoulder is Added Thanksgiving and Christmas had come and passed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Constance's "candy business" as she called it, throve and flourished spasmodically.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading So Constance made her candy during her free hours after school and Mammy carried it into South Riveredge when opportunity offered.

an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes

From this reading This was sometimes twice, but more often only once, a week, for the faithful old soul had manifold duties and was too conscientious to neglect one.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

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

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading This was sometimes twice, but more often only once, a week, for the faithful old soul had manifold duties and was too conscientious to neglect one.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading So Constance made her candy during her free hours after school and Mammy carried it into South Riveredge when opportunity offered.

many times at short intervals

From this reading This was sometimes twice, but more often only once, a week, for the faithful old soul had manifold duties and was too conscientious to neglect one.

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

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

on one occasion

From this reading This was sometimes twice, but more often only once, a week, for the faithful old soul had manifold duties and was too conscientious to neglect one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This was sometimes twice, but more often only once, a week, for the faithful old soul had manifold duties and was too conscientious to neglect one.

and nothing more

From this reading This was sometimes twice, but more often only once, a week, for the faithful old soul had manifold duties and was too conscientious to neglect one.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading So Constance made her candy during her free hours after school and Mammy carried it into South Riveredge when opportunity offered.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Another Shoulder is Added Thanksgiving and Christmas had come and passed.

yielding material gain or profit

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

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

From this reading So Constance made her candy during her free hours after school and Mammy carried it into South Riveredge when opportunity offered.

absolutely still

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

an educational institution

From this reading So Constance made her candy during her free hours after school and Mammy carried it into South Riveredge when opportunity offered.

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

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

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

From this reading Constance's "candy business" as she called it, throve and flourished spasmodically.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Another Shoulder is Added Thanksgiving and Christmas had come and passed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Constance made her candy during her free hours after school and Mammy carried it into South Riveredge when opportunity offered.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading This was sometimes twice, but more often only once, a week, for the faithful old soul had manifold duties and was too conscientious to neglect one.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading This was sometimes twice, but more often only once, a week, for the faithful old soul had manifold duties and was too conscientious to neglect one.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading So Constance made her candy during her free hours after school and Mammy carried it into South Riveredge when opportunity offered.

with spasms

From this reading Constance's "candy business" as she called it, throve and flourished spasmodically.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag

From this reading Another Shoulder is Added Thanksgiving and Christmas had come and passed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

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

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was sometimes twice, but more often only once, a week, for the faithful old soul had manifold duties and was too conscientious to neglect one.

inflected form of “thrive” — grow vigorously

From this reading Constance's "candy business" as she called it, throve and flourished spasmodically.

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

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading This was sometimes twice, but more often only once, a week, for the faithful old soul had manifold duties and was too conscientious to neglect one.

two times

From this reading This was sometimes twice, but more often only once, a week, for the faithful old soul had manifold duties and was too conscientious to neglect one.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

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

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading This was sometimes twice, but more often only once, a week, for the faithful old soul had manifold duties and was too conscientious to neglect one.

at the time that

From this reading So Constance made her candy during her free hours after school and Mammy carried it into South Riveredge when opportunity offered.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

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

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

From this reading Could she have carried out her wishes concerning it, the venture might have been more profitable, but Mammy, the autocrat, insisted that it should be kept a secret, and the habit of obedience to the old woman's dictates was deeply rooted in the Carruth family, even Mrs. Carruth yielding to it far more than she realized.