Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

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

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

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From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

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

From this reading "We are going to drive out to Grandmother Van Stark's to spend the day, and perhaps a little longer," said mother.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Ethelwyn may ride out, and Beth back," said mother.

lacking hair on all or most of the scalp

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

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

From this reading "Oh won't that be the nicest thing!" they cried in a breath.

the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet

From this reading "Ethelwyn may ride out, and Beth back," said mother.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading "Oh won't that be the nicest thing!" they cried in a breath.

a man who has recently been married

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Who can go on the pony?"

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Oh won't that be the nicest thing!" they cried in a breath.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "We are going to drive out to Grandmother Van Stark's to spend the day, and perhaps a little longer," said mother.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading "We are going to drive out to Grandmother Van Stark's to spend the day, and perhaps a little longer," said mother.

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

From this reading "Ethelwyn may ride out, and Beth back," said mother.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

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

From this reading "Who can go on the pony?"

the act of departing

From this reading "We are going to drive out to Grandmother Van Stark's to spend the day, and perhaps a little longer," said mother.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading "We are going to drive out to Grandmother Van Stark's to spend the day, and perhaps a little longer," said mother.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

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

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

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

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

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 But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

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

From this reading "We are going to drive out to Grandmother Van Stark's to spend the day, and perhaps a little longer," said mother.

for more time

From this reading "We are going to drive out to Grandmother Van Stark's to spend the day, and perhaps a little longer," said mother.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Ethelwyn may ride out, and Beth back," said mother.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

superlative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading "Oh won't that be the nicest thing!" they cried in a breath.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh won't that be the nicest thing!" they cried in a breath.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Who can go on the pony?"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "We are going to drive out to Grandmother Van Stark's to spend the day, and perhaps a little longer," said mother.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

by chance

From this reading "We are going to drive out to Grandmother Van Stark's to spend the day, and perhaps a little longer," said mother.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading "Who can go on the pony?"

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "Ethelwyn may ride out, and Beth back," said mother.

in a rigid manner

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We are going to drive out to Grandmother Van Stark's to spend the day, and perhaps a little longer," said mother.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading "We are going to drive out to Grandmother Van Stark's to spend the day, and perhaps a little longer," said mother.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

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

From this reading "We are going to drive out to Grandmother Van Stark's to spend the day, and perhaps a little longer," said mother.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

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

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

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

From this reading "Oh won't that be the nicest thing!" they cried in a breath.

a special situation

From this reading "Oh won't that be the nicest thing!" they cried in a breath.

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

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading "We are going to drive out to Grandmother Van Stark's to spend the day, and perhaps a little longer," said mother.

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

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We are going to drive out to Grandmother Van Stark's to spend the day, and perhaps a little longer," said mother.

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

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

which person or people

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair

From this reading But their mother was heard calling them, in a way that meant something nice, so the poor bald-headed bridegroom and his wig were left at the feet of the haughty Arabella, who stared rigidly at the landscape outside, and tried not to see him.

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

From this reading "Oh won't that be the nicest thing!" they cried in a breath.