Chapter XVII

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

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

feel admiration for

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

Having no one else present.

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

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

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

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

From this reading As for Esther and Dolly Merrifield, their cheeks were now as pink as apple-blossoms, and the numerous visitors from cabins and bungalows thereabouts rejoiced talkatively over the rosy changes in the hitherto little pale faces.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

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

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

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

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

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

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

plural of “bungalow” — a small house with a single story

From this reading As for Esther and Dolly Merrifield, their cheeks were now as pink as apple-blossoms, and the numerous visitors from cabins and bungalows thereabouts rejoiced talkatively over the rosy changes in the hitherto little pale faces.

plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading As for Esther and Dolly Merrifield, their cheeks were now as pink as apple-blossoms, and the numerous visitors from cabins and bungalows thereabouts rejoiced talkatively over the rosy changes in the hitherto little pale faces.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading As for Esther and Dolly Merrifield, their cheeks were now as pink as apple-blossoms, and the numerous visitors from cabins and bungalows thereabouts rejoiced talkatively over the rosy changes in the hitherto little pale faces.

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

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

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

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

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

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading As for Esther and Dolly Merrifield, their cheeks were now as pink as apple-blossoms, and the numerous visitors from cabins and bungalows thereabouts rejoiced talkatively over the rosy changes in the hitherto little pale faces.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

giving courage or confidence or hope

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)

From this reading As for Esther and Dolly Merrifield, their cheeks were now as pink as apple-blossoms, and the numerous visitors from cabins and bungalows thereabouts rejoiced talkatively over the rosy changes in the hitherto little pale faces.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

extreme fatigue

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading As for Esther and Dolly Merrifield, their cheeks were now as pink as apple-blossoms, and the numerous visitors from cabins and bungalows thereabouts rejoiced talkatively over the rosy changes in the hitherto little pale faces.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

plural of “farmhouse” — house for a farmer and family

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As for Esther and Dolly Merrifield, their cheeks were now as pink as apple-blossoms, and the numerous visitors from cabins and bungalows thereabouts rejoiced talkatively over the rosy changes in the hitherto little pale faces.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

obtain

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

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

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

English financier (1519-1579)

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

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

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

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

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

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

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

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

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading As for Esther and Dolly Merrifield, their cheeks were now as pink as apple-blossoms, and the numerous visitors from cabins and bungalows thereabouts rejoiced talkatively over the rosy changes in the hitherto little pale faces.

of great significance or value

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

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

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

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

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

long and thin and often limp

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

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

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass)

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

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

From this reading As for Esther and Dolly Merrifield, their cheeks were now as pink as apple-blossoms, and the numerous visitors from cabins and bungalows thereabouts rejoiced talkatively over the rosy changes in the hitherto little pale faces.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

to a moderate degree

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

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

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

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

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading As for Esther and Dolly Merrifield, their cheeks were now as pink as apple-blossoms, and the numerous visitors from cabins and bungalows thereabouts rejoiced talkatively over the rosy changes in the hitherto little pale faces.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

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

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

above and across; more than

From this reading As for Esther and Dolly Merrifield, their cheeks were now as pink as apple-blossoms, and the numerous visitors from cabins and bungalows thereabouts rejoiced talkatively over the rosy changes in the hitherto little pale faces.

look past, fail to notice

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading As for Esther and Dolly Merrifield, their cheeks were now as pink as apple-blossoms, and the numerous visitors from cabins and bungalows thereabouts rejoiced talkatively over the rosy changes in the hitherto little pale faces.

a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

a light shade of red

From this reading As for Esther and Dolly Merrifield, their cheeks were now as pink as apple-blossoms, and the numerous visitors from cabins and bungalows thereabouts rejoiced talkatively over the rosy changes in the hitherto little pale faces.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading As for Esther and Dolly Merrifield, their cheeks were now as pink as apple-blossoms, and the numerous visitors from cabins and bungalows thereabouts rejoiced talkatively over the rosy changes in the hitherto little pale faces.

reflecting optimism

From this reading As for Esther and Dolly Merrifield, their cheeks were now as pink as apple-blossoms, and the numerous visitors from cabins and bungalows thereabouts rejoiced talkatively over the rosy changes in the hitherto little pale faces.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

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

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

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

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

express in speech

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

in a chatty loquacious manner

From this reading As for Esther and Dolly Merrifield, their cheeks were now as pink as apple-blossoms, and the numerous visitors from cabins and bungalows thereabouts rejoiced talkatively over the rosy changes in the hitherto little pale faces.

express in words

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

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

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

near that time or date

From this reading As for Esther and Dolly Merrifield, their cheeks were now as pink as apple-blossoms, and the numerous visitors from cabins and bungalows thereabouts rejoiced talkatively over the rosy changes in the hitherto little pale faces.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

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From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

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

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

precisely as stated

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading As for Esther and Dolly Merrifield, their cheeks were now as pink as apple-blossoms, and the numerous visitors from cabins and bungalows thereabouts rejoiced talkatively over the rosy changes in the hitherto little pale faces.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

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

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

(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 Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

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

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

in or at the place that

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

which person or people

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Little Duke was growing so plump that “Grocer Jack,” who brought up daily supplies from the village, and who was as lank as the proverbial beanpole, declared that he was coming up to board with Benedicta.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Timmy Dennis and Jeffy Orton, who down in Fair Harbor had been too weak more than mildly to admire the multi-colored marbles that Mrs. Gresham had given them, were now really shooting them in the very latest fashion on the gravel walk and running in at nap-time or between games to tell of some passer-by who had stopped to compliment their playing, as well as to speak of their wonderful gain in appearance.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Clementina Cunio was able to walk a full half-mile to one of the neighboring farmhouses without exhaustion, where the good wife always welcomed her with eager arms, never omitting the important word that she believed she grew strong every minute.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading A PICTURE AND A MESSAGE Three weeks had wrought encouraging changes among the small patients on Overlook Mountain, changes visible not alone to professional eyes.