Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading MONA MAKES A SURPRISING DISCOVERY.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

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

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

later than; following

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

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

From this reading It was now the third week in April, and the season was unusually early.

a formal public statement

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading It was now the third week in April, and the season was unusually early.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

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

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

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

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

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

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The grass had become quite green, the trees were putting forth their leaves, and the weather was very warm for the time of the year.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

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

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

the act of discovering something

From this reading MONA MAKES A SURPRISING DISCOVERY.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

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

From this reading It was now the third week in April, and the season was unusually early.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The grass had become quite green, the trees were putting forth their leaves, and the weather was very warm for the time of the year.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The grass had become quite green, the trees were putting forth their leaves, and the weather was very warm for the time of the year.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The grass had become quite green, the trees were putting forth their leaves, and the weather was very warm for the time of the year.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The grass had become quite green, the trees were putting forth their leaves, and the weather was very warm for the time of the year.

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

From this reading The grass had become quite green, the trees were putting forth their leaves, and the weather was very warm for the time of the year.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

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

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

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

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

not in action or at work

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

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

From this reading It was now the third week in April, and the season was unusually early.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was now the third week in April, and the season was unusually early.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The grass had become quite green, the trees were putting forth their leaves, and the weather was very warm for the time of the year.

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

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading MONA MAKES A SURPRISING DISCOVERY.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

an island to the northwest of Wales

From this reading MONA MAKES A SURPRISING DISCOVERY.

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

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

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

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

not any; not one

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was now the third week in April, and the season was unusually early.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The grass had become quite green, the trees were putting forth their leaves, and the weather was very warm for the time of the year.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading The grass had become quite green, the trees were putting forth their leaves, and the weather was very warm for the time of the year.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The grass had become quite green, the trees were putting forth their leaves, and the weather was very warm for the time of the year.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

move hurridly

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading It was now the third week in April, and the season was unusually early.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

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

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

that is looked for

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

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

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading MONA MAKES A SURPRISING DISCOVERY.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

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

From this reading It was now the third week in April, and the season was unusually early.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The grass had become quite green, the trees were putting forth their leaves, and the weather was very warm for the time of the year.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading It was now the third week in April, and the season was unusually early.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The grass had become quite green, the trees were putting forth their leaves, and the weather was very warm for the time of the year.

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

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The grass had become quite green, the trees were putting forth their leaves, and the weather was very warm for the time of the year.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading It was now the third week in April, and the season was unusually early.

precisely as stated

From this reading The grass had become quite green, the trees were putting forth their leaves, and the weather was very warm for the time of the year.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The grass had become quite green, the trees were putting forth their leaves, and the weather was very warm for the time of the year.

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

From this reading It was now the third week in April, and the season was unusually early.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The grass had become quite green, the trees were putting forth their leaves, and the weather was very warm for the time of the year.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was now the third week in April, and the season was unusually early.

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

From this reading The grass had become quite green, the trees were putting forth their leaves, and the weather was very warm for the time of the year.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Mona did not exactly like to go, but there was really no good reason why she should refuse; the rush of sewing was nearly over, and if she were left behind, she would have to be idle the greater portion of the time; besides, she had worked very steadily, and she knew that she needed rest and relaxation.

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

From this reading On the morning after the high-tea and the announcement of the engagement, Mrs. Montague sought Mona and informed her that a party of friends had arranged for a pleasure trip through the South and down the Mississippi, and asked her if she would accompany her, since Louis had business to attend to, and could not act as her escort.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The grass had become quite green, the trees were putting forth their leaves, and the weather was very warm for the time of the year.