Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

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

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

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

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

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

From this reading Her face was white and drawn, her lips quivered slightly as she spoke.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It would be so--discourteous--so uncivil--” The young man looked at her with dismay.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

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

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He would have laughed had she not been so deadly serious.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

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

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading He would have laughed had she not been so deadly serious.

dearly loved

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

showing no courtesy; rude

From this reading It would be so--discourteous--so uncivil--” The young man looked at her with dismay.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading It would be so--discourteous--so uncivil--” The young man looked at her with dismay.

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

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Her face was white and drawn, her lips quivered slightly as she spoke.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

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

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Her face was white and drawn, her lips quivered slightly as she spoke.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

the act of departing

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

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

From this reading He would have laughed had she not been so deadly serious.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He would have laughed had she not been so deadly serious.

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

From this reading He would have laughed had she not been so deadly serious.

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

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

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

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

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

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

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

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would be so--discourteous--so uncivil--” The young man looked at her with dismay.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading He would have laughed had she not been so deadly serious.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Her face was white and drawn, her lips quivered slightly as she spoke.

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

From this reading It would be so--discourteous--so uncivil--” The young man looked at her with dismay.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It would be so--discourteous--so uncivil--” The young man looked at her with dismay.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He would have laughed had she not been so deadly serious.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

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

From this reading Her face was white and drawn, her lips quivered slightly as she spoke.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

express in words

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading He would have laughed had she not been so deadly serious.

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

From this reading He would have laughed had she not been so deadly serious.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Her face was white and drawn, her lips quivered slightly as she spoke.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Her face was white and drawn, her lips quivered slightly as she spoke.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

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

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

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

From this reading It would be so--discourteous--so uncivil--” The young man looked at her with dismay.

up to a particular time

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

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

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

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

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

lacking civility or good manners

From this reading It would be so--discourteous--so uncivil--” The young man looked at her with dismay.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

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

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

a flaw or weak point

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

a Caucasian

From this reading Her face was white and drawn, her lips quivered slightly as she spoke.

which person or people

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

belonging to which person

From this reading “An unwelcome guest may be endured for a day or two, or a week or two, but for five or six months--” “My dear,” said Miss Susan, who was pale, and in whose vigorous frame a tremble of weakness seemed so out of place, “how can I say so?

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It would be so--discourteous--so uncivil--” The young man looked at her with dismay.

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

From this reading It would be so--discourteous--so uncivil--” The young man looked at her with dismay.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Going to stay till Herbert comes back! but, my dear Aunt Susan, since you don’t want her--and of course you don’t want her--why don’t you say so?” cried Everard.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It would be so--discourteous--so uncivil--” The young man looked at her with dismay.