Chapter II

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

From this reading EARNING A LIVING We were up bright and early the next morning.

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

From this reading EARNING A LIVING We were up bright and early the next morning.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading A housemaid, whose duty it was in the morning to do up the Tuckers' apartment, was cautioned to look in on me every half-hour to see that I wanted for nothing.

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

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading EARNING A LIVING We were up bright and early the next morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Nothing but the exigencies of the case excuse us."

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

an occurrence of something

From this reading "Nothing but the exigencies of the case excuse us."

past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard

From this reading A housemaid, whose duty it was in the morning to do up the Tuckers' apartment, was cautioned to look in on me every half-hour to see that I wanted for nothing.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

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

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "Zebedee would kill us for leaving you this way," declared Dum as she embraced me good-by.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A housemaid, whose duty it was in the morning to do up the Tuckers' apartment, was cautioned to look in on me every half-hour to see that I wanted for nothing.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

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

From this reading "Zebedee would kill us for leaving you this way," declared Dum as she embraced me good-by.

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

From this reading A housemaid, whose duty it was in the morning to do up the Tuckers' apartment, was cautioned to look in on me every half-hour to see that I wanted for nothing.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading EARNING A LIVING We were up bright and early the next morning.

-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading EARNING A LIVING We were up bright and early the next morning.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading "Zebedee would kill us for leaving you this way," declared Dum as she embraced me good-by.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A housemaid, whose duty it was in the morning to do up the Tuckers' apartment, was cautioned to look in on me every half-hour to see that I wanted for nothing.

accept an excuse for

From this reading "Nothing but the exigencies of the case excuse us."

plural of “exigency” — a pressing or urgent situation

From this reading "Nothing but the exigencies of the case excuse us."

the organ of sight

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

a farewell remark

From this reading "Zebedee would kill us for leaving you this way," declared Dum as she embraced me good-by.

a half of an hour

From this reading A housemaid, whose duty it was in the morning to do up the Tuckers' apartment, was cautioned to look in on me every half-hour to see that I wanted for nothing.

a female domestic

From this reading A housemaid, whose duty it was in the morning to do up the Tuckers' apartment, was cautioned to look in on me every half-hour to see that I wanted for nothing.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

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

From this reading A housemaid, whose duty it was in the morning to do up the Tuckers' apartment, was cautioned to look in on me every half-hour to see that I wanted for nothing.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A housemaid, whose duty it was in the morning to do up the Tuckers' apartment, was cautioned to look in on me every half-hour to see that I wanted for nothing.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading "Zebedee would kill us for leaving you this way," declared Dum as she embraced me good-by.

the act of departing

From this reading "Zebedee would kill us for leaving you this way," declared Dum as she embraced me good-by.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading EARNING A LIVING We were up bright and early the next morning.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A housemaid, whose duty it was in the morning to do up the Tuckers' apartment, was cautioned to look in on me every half-hour to see that I wanted for nothing.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A housemaid, whose duty it was in the morning to do up the Tuckers' apartment, was cautioned to look in on me every half-hour to see that I wanted for nothing.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading EARNING A LIVING We were up bright and early the next morning.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading EARNING A LIVING We were up bright and early the next morning.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading A housemaid, whose duty it was in the morning to do up the Tuckers' apartment, was cautioned to look in on me every half-hour to see that I wanted for nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A housemaid, whose duty it was in the morning to do up the Tuckers' apartment, was cautioned to look in on me every half-hour to see that I wanted for nothing.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A housemaid, whose duty it was in the morning to do up the Tuckers' apartment, was cautioned to look in on me every half-hour to see that I wanted for nothing.

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

From this reading "Zebedee would kill us for leaving you this way," declared Dum as she embraced me good-by.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

with tenderness; in a tender manner

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A housemaid, whose duty it was in the morning to do up the Tuckers' apartment, was cautioned to look in on me every half-hour to see that I wanted for nothing.

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

From this reading EARNING A LIVING We were up bright and early the next morning.

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

From this reading "Zebedee would kill us for leaving you this way," declared Dum as she embraced me good-by.

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

From this reading A housemaid, whose duty it was in the morning to do up the Tuckers' apartment, was cautioned to look in on me every half-hour to see that I wanted for nothing.

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

From this reading A housemaid, whose duty it was in the morning to do up the Tuckers' apartment, was cautioned to look in on me every half-hour to see that I wanted for nothing.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading EARNING A LIVING We were up bright and early the next morning.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Zebedee would kill us for leaving you this way," declared Dum as she embraced me good-by.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading A housemaid, whose duty it was in the morning to do up the Tuckers' apartment, was cautioned to look in on me every half-hour to see that I wanted for nothing.

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

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Zebedee would kill us for leaving you this way," declared Dum as she embraced me good-by.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading EARNING A LIVING We were up bright and early the next morning.

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

From this reading EARNING A LIVING We were up bright and early the next morning.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

in or at the place that

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

belonging to which person

From this reading A housemaid, whose duty it was in the morning to do up the Tuckers' apartment, was cautioned to look in on me every half-hour to see that I wanted for nothing.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I was dressed and tenderly cared for, with my easy chair dragged into the bay window, where I could command a view of the street east and west as far as the eye could reach.

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

From this reading "Zebedee would kill us for leaving you this way," declared Dum as she embraced me good-by.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Zebedee would kill us for leaving you this way," declared Dum as she embraced me good-by.

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

From this reading "Zebedee would kill us for leaving you this way," declared Dum as she embraced me good-by.