Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

later than; following

From this reading "I'll run straight down to the post-office and mail it," declared Georgiana, sealing and stamping her letter after having read it aloud to her father.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

(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 "A run in this March wind will be good for me after baking and brewing all day."

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

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading "I'll run straight down to the post-office and mail it," declared Georgiana, sealing and stamping her letter after having read it aloud to her father.

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

From this reading "Do, daughter; and take a tumbler or two of jelly to Mrs. Ames, by the way.

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

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

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

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

making bread or cake or pastry etc.

From this reading "A run in this March wind will be good for me after baking and brewing all day."

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

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast

From this reading "A run in this March wind will be good for me after baking and brewing all day."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Do, daughter; and take a tumbler or two of jelly to Mrs. Ames, by the way.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

a female human offspring

From this reading "Do, daughter; and take a tumbler or two of jelly to Mrs. Ames, by the way.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "I'll run straight down to the post-office and mail it," declared Georgiana, sealing and stamping her letter after having read it aloud to her father.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do, daughter; and take a tumbler or two of jelly to Mrs. Ames, by the way.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "I'll run straight down to the post-office and mail it," declared Georgiana, sealing and stamping her letter after having read it aloud to her father.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

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

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

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

From this reading "I'll run straight down to the post-office and mail it," declared Georgiana, sealing and stamping her letter after having read it aloud to her father.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

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

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

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

From this reading "A run in this March wind will be good for me after baking and brewing all day."

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

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "I'll run straight down to the post-office and mail it," declared Georgiana, sealing and stamping her letter after having read it aloud to her father.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

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

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

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

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

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

From this reading "I'll run straight down to the post-office and mail it," declared Georgiana, sealing and stamping her letter after having read it aloud to her father.

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

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

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

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods

From this reading "Do, daughter; and take a tumbler or two of jelly to Mrs. Ames, by the way.

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

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

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

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading "I'll run straight down to the post-office and mail it," declared Georgiana, sealing and stamping her letter after having read it aloud to her father.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

march in a procession

From this reading "A run in this March wind will be good for me after baking and brewing all day."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

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

From this reading "A run in this March wind will be good for me after baking and brewing all day."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Do, daughter; and take a tumbler or two of jelly to Mrs. Ames, by the way.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

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

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

out of fashion

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Do, daughter; and take a tumbler or two of jelly to Mrs. Ames, by the way.

above and across; more than

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

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

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

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

From this reading "I'll run straight down to the post-office and mail it," declared Georgiana, sealing and stamping her letter after having read it aloud to her father.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "I'll run straight down to the post-office and mail it," declared Georgiana, sealing and stamping her letter after having read it aloud to her father.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

a result

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

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

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "I'll run straight down to the post-office and mail it," declared Georgiana, sealing and stamping her letter after having read it aloud to her father.

the act of treating something to make it repel water

From this reading "I'll run straight down to the post-office and mail it," declared Georgiana, sealing and stamping her letter after having read it aloud to her father.

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

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

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

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading "I'll run straight down to the post-office and mail it," declared Georgiana, sealing and stamping her letter after having read it aloud to her father.

successive (without a break)

From this reading "I'll run straight down to the post-office and mail it," declared Georgiana, sealing and stamping her letter after having read it aloud to her father.

carry out

From this reading "Do, daughter; and take a tumbler or two of jelly to Mrs. Ames, by the way.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

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

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

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

From this reading "A run in this March wind will be good for me after baking and brewing all day."

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

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.

From this reading "Do, daughter; and take a tumbler or two of jelly to Mrs. Ames, by the way.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Do, daughter; and take a tumbler or two of jelly to Mrs. Ames, by the way.

to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

not known

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.

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

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Do, daughter; and take a tumbler or two of jelly to Mrs. Ames, by the way.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "A run in this March wind will be good for me after baking and brewing all day."

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading "A run in this March wind will be good for me after baking and brewing all day."

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

From this reading How the invitation would be received she had little idea, but since a letter of thanks was undeniably due in response to the "Semi-Annual" box, it was certainly a simple and natural matter enough to offer in return for it a possible pleasure and a certain benefit.

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

From this reading A LITERARY LIGHT Many hours afterward, the labours of the day over, Georgiana bent her dark head above an old-fashioned writing-desk in a corner of the living-room, and dashed off the contemplated letter to her almost unknown cousin.