Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

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From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

(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 _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading At least, six of us did; the other four had been ruled out by Felix, who declared that "kids were not allowed in council."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

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

From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

react verbally

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

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

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At least, six of us did; the other four had been ruled out by Felix, who declared that "kids were not allowed in council."

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

used as intensifiers

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At least, six of us did; the other four had been ruled out by Felix, who declared that "kids were not allowed in council."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At least, six of us did; the other four had been ruled out by Felix, who declared that "kids were not allowed in council."

a university in England

From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

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From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

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

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

demanding attention

From this reading When she gets crying, there's no stopping her, and I tell you she made things pretty lively round that schoolroom for a little while.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading At least, six of us did; the other four had been ruled out by Felix, who declared that "kids were not allowed in council."

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

From this reading At least, six of us did; the other four had been ruled out by Felix, who declared that "kids were not allowed in council."

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From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

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

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

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

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading At least, six of us did; the other four had been ruled out by Felix, who declared that "kids were not allowed in council."

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From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading When she gets crying, there's no stopping her, and I tell you she made things pretty lively round that schoolroom for a little while.

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

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

the act of departing

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

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

From this reading At least, six of us did; the other four had been ruled out by Felix, who declared that "kids were not allowed in council."

an old form of “have”, used with “thou”

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

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From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

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

From this reading When she gets crying, there's no stopping her, and I tell you she made things pretty lively round that schoolroom for a little while.

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From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

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

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

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

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

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From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

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From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

plural of “kid” — a young person of either sex

From this reading At least, six of us did; the other four had been ruled out by Felix, who declared that "kids were not allowed in council."

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From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading At least, six of us did; the other four had been ruled out by Felix, who declared that "kids were not allowed in council."

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

From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

full of life and energy

From this reading When she gets crying, there's no stopping her, and I tell you she made things pretty lively round that schoolroom for a little while.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

roused to anger

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When she gets crying, there's no stopping her, and I tell you she made things pretty lively round that schoolroom for a little while.

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From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

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

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

not any; not one

From this reading When she gets crying, there's no stopping her, and I tell you she made things pretty lively round that schoolroom for a little while.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At least, six of us did; the other four had been ruled out by Felix, who declared that "kids were not allowed in council."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

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

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

and nothing more

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At least, six of us did; the other four had been ruled out by Felix, who declared that "kids were not allowed in council."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At least, six of us did; the other four had been ruled out by Felix, who declared that "kids were not allowed in council."

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

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From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

extremely

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading When she gets crying, there's no stopping her, and I tell you she made things pretty lively round that schoolroom for a little while.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading When she gets crying, there's no stopping her, and I tell you she made things pretty lively round that schoolroom for a little while.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading At least, six of us did; the other four had been ruled out by Felix, who declared that "kids were not allowed in council."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

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

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

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From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading At least, six of us did; the other four had been ruled out by Felix, who declared that "kids were not allowed in council."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

a male human offspring

From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading When she gets crying, there's no stopping her, and I tell you she made things pretty lively round that schoolroom for a little while.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

express in words

From this reading When she gets crying, there's no stopping her, and I tell you she made things pretty lively round that schoolroom for a little while.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

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From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

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

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

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From this reading When she gets crying, there's no stopping her, and I tell you she made things pretty lively round that schoolroom for a little while.

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

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading When she gets crying, there's no stopping her, and I tell you she made things pretty lively round that schoolroom for a little while.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

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

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

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

From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

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

From this reading At least, six of us did; the other four had been ruled out by Felix, who declared that "kids were not allowed in council."

precisely as stated

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

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

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

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

From this reading At least, six of us did; the other four had been ruled out by Felix, who declared that "kids were not allowed in council."

at the time that

From this reading _"Thou hast done well thy part, if Thou hast done thy best; As sure as I am God, I answer For the rest."_ When papa said positively that only Phil could go to college, we all felt so badly for Felix that we held a council in the schoolroom that very afternoon.

during the time that

From this reading When she gets crying, there's no stopping her, and I tell you she made things pretty lively round that schoolroom for a little while.

which person or people

From this reading At least, six of us did; the other four had been ruled out by Felix, who declared that "kids were not allowed in council."

author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading Author of "Ingleside," "A Matter of Honor," "Gentle-Heart Stories," "Two Knights-Errant," "Little Saint Hilary," "Christine's Inspiration" University Press: John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A.

a late time of life

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Paul and Maedel didn't mind so much,--they're the twins, they're only seven years old; nor did Alan,--he's the baby; but Kathie was awfully mad: you see, she's nearly ten, and she does love to hear all that's going on.