Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading A VISIT FROM MRS.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

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

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

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

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Only Jessie, Ralph, and Mrs. Horton were in the wagon, and it startled me at first to observe that Ralph was driving.

being joined in close association

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading "'Oo! 'oo, dere!" he called imperiously, bringing the horses--with Mrs. Horton's help--to a standstill before the gate.

in a brisk manner

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

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

From this reading "'Oo! 'oo, dere!" he called imperiously, bringing the horses--with Mrs. Horton's help--to a standstill before the gate.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

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From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

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From this reading "'Oo! 'oo, dere!" he called imperiously, bringing the horses--with Mrs. Horton's help--to a standstill before the gate.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Only Jessie, Ralph, and Mrs. Horton were in the wagon, and it startled me at first to observe that Ralph was driving.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Only Jessie, Ralph, and Mrs. Horton were in the wagon, and it startled me at first to observe that Ralph was driving.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

set up or found

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A VISIT FROM MRS.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading "'Oo! 'oo, dere!" he called imperiously, bringing the horses--with Mrs. Horton's help--to a standstill before the gate.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

a state of high honor

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

the act of grasping

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

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

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "'Oo! 'oo, dere!" he called imperiously, bringing the horses--with Mrs. Horton's help--to a standstill before the gate.

not accessible to view

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

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

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "'Oo! 'oo, dere!" he called imperiously, bringing the horses--with Mrs. Horton's help--to a standstill before the gate.

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

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

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

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

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

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

in an imperious manner

From this reading "'Oo! 'oo, dere!" he called imperiously, bringing the horses--with Mrs. Horton's help--to a standstill before the gate.

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

From this reading Only Jessie, Ralph, and Mrs. Horton were in the wagon, and it startled me at first to observe that Ralph was driving.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Only Jessie, Ralph, and Mrs. Horton were in the wagon, and it startled me at first to observe that Ralph was driving.

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

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

and nothing more

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

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

From this reading Only Jessie, Ralph, and Mrs. Horton were in the wagon, and it startled me at first to observe that Ralph was driving.

a form of address for a man

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A VISIT FROM MRS.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

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

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Only Jessie, Ralph, and Mrs. Horton were in the wagon, and it startled me at first to observe that Ralph was driving.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

and nothing more

From this reading Only Jessie, Ralph, and Mrs. Horton were in the wagon, and it startled me at first to observe that Ralph was driving.

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

From this reading "'Oo! 'oo, dere!" he called imperiously, bringing the horses--with Mrs. Horton's help--to a standstill before the gate.

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

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

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

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

cut with a saw

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

only a very short time before

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

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

From this reading "'Oo! 'oo, dere!" he called imperiously, bringing the horses--with Mrs. Horton's help--to a standstill before the gate.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading Only Jessie, Ralph, and Mrs. Horton were in the wagon, and it startled me at first to observe that Ralph was driving.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

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

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

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

From this reading My astonishment changed to amusement as they drew nearer, and I saw that Mrs. Horton's capable hands held a firm grip of the lines, just far enough behind Ralph's not to deprive him of the glory of the idea that he was doing all the driving.

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

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

in the direction of

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A VISIT FROM MRS.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

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

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

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

From this reading Only Jessie, Ralph, and Mrs. Horton were in the wagon, and it startled me at first to observe that Ralph was driving.

at the time that

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HORTON I had not looked for Jessie and Ralph to return before night, but the article that I had found was scarcely hidden when, chancing to glance down the road, I saw Mr. Horton's team, with the light wagon attached, trotting briskly toward the house.