Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Mrs. Merriam had gone East to visit a sister, and Zelda settled Olive’s plans immediately.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading She therefore demanded that her brother should accompany her, and he finally agreed to go.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading She therefore demanded that her brother should accompany her, and he finally agreed to go.

a quantity of money

From this reading Zelda’s refusal to make the rounds of the eastern summer resorts with Mrs. Forrest caused that excellent woman an immense amount of trouble.

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

From this reading Zelda’s refusal to make the rounds of the eastern summer resorts with Mrs. Forrest caused that excellent woman an immense amount of trouble.

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

From this reading Mrs. Merriam had gone East to visit a sister, and Zelda settled Olive’s plans immediately.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading “I BELIEVE I’M IN LOVE” Olive’s trunks went to the farm with Zelda’s.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading She therefore demanded that her brother should accompany her, and he finally agreed to go.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Zelda’s refusal to make the rounds of the eastern summer resorts with Mrs. Forrest caused that excellent woman an immense amount of trouble.

clothing in general

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading She therefore demanded that her brother should accompany her, and he finally agreed to go.

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Mrs. Merriam had gone East to visit a sister, and Zelda settled Olive’s plans immediately.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading Zelda’s refusal to make the rounds of the eastern summer resorts with Mrs. Forrest caused that excellent woman an immense amount of trouble.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Zelda’s refusal to make the rounds of the eastern summer resorts with Mrs. Forrest caused that excellent woman an immense amount of trouble.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading “I BELIEVE I’M IN LOVE” Olive’s trunks went to the farm with Zelda’s.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading She therefore demanded that her brother should accompany her, and he finally agreed to go.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

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

From this reading Zelda’s refusal to make the rounds of the eastern summer resorts with Mrs. Forrest caused that excellent woman an immense amount of trouble.

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

From this reading She therefore demanded that her brother should accompany her, and he finally agreed to go.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Mrs. Merriam had gone East to visit a sister, and Zelda settled Olive’s plans immediately.

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

From this reading Mrs. Merriam had gone East to visit a sister, and Zelda settled Olive’s plans immediately.

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

From this reading She therefore demanded that her brother should accompany her, and he finally agreed to go.

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

From this reading She therefore demanded that her brother should accompany her, and he finally agreed to go.

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

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

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

From this reading “I BELIEVE I’M IN LOVE” Olive’s trunks went to the farm with Zelda’s.

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From this reading “I BELIEVE I’M IN LOVE” Olive’s trunks went to the farm with Zelda’s.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Mrs. Merriam had gone East to visit a sister, and Zelda settled Olive’s plans immediately.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Zelda’s refusal to make the rounds of the eastern summer resorts with Mrs. Forrest caused that excellent woman an immense amount of trouble.

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

From this reading “I BELIEVE I’M IN LOVE” Olive’s trunks went to the farm with Zelda’s.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “I BELIEVE I’M IN LOVE” Olive’s trunks went to the farm with Zelda’s.

engage in

From this reading Zelda’s refusal to make the rounds of the eastern summer resorts with Mrs. Forrest caused that excellent woman an immense amount of trouble.

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

From this reading Mrs. Merriam had gone East to visit a sister, and Zelda settled Olive’s plans immediately.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Merriam had gone East to visit a sister, and Zelda settled Olive’s plans immediately.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Zelda’s refusal to make the rounds of the eastern summer resorts with Mrs. Forrest caused that excellent woman an immense amount of trouble.

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

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

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

From this reading “I BELIEVE I’M IN LOVE” Olive’s trunks went to the farm with Zelda’s.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Mrs. Merriam had gone East to visit a sister, and Zelda settled Olive’s plans immediately.

the act of refusing

From this reading Zelda’s refusal to make the rounds of the eastern summer resorts with Mrs. Forrest caused that excellent woman an immense amount of trouble.

-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading Zelda’s refusal to make the rounds of the eastern summer resorts with Mrs. Forrest caused that excellent woman an immense amount of trouble.

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

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

in a round manner

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Zelda’s refusal to make the rounds of the eastern summer resorts with Mrs. Forrest caused that excellent woman an immense amount of trouble.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Mrs. Merriam had gone East to visit a sister, and Zelda settled Olive’s plans immediately.

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

From this reading She therefore demanded that her brother should accompany her, and he finally agreed to go.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She therefore demanded that her brother should accompany her, and he finally agreed to go.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Mrs. Merriam had gone East to visit a sister, and Zelda settled Olive’s plans immediately.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Zelda’s refusal to make the rounds of the eastern summer resorts with Mrs. Forrest caused that excellent woman an immense amount of trouble.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Zelda’s refusal to make the rounds of the eastern summer resorts with Mrs. Forrest caused that excellent woman an immense amount of trouble.

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

From this reading “I BELIEVE I’M IN LOVE” Olive’s trunks went to the farm with Zelda’s.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading She therefore demanded that her brother should accompany her, and he finally agreed to go.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

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

From this reading “I BELIEVE I’M IN LOVE” Olive’s trunks went to the farm with Zelda’s.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Zelda’s refusal to make the rounds of the eastern summer resorts with Mrs. Forrest caused that excellent woman an immense amount of trouble.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading “I BELIEVE I’M IN LOVE” Olive’s trunks went to the farm with Zelda’s.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Mrs. Merriam had gone East to visit a sister, and Zelda settled Olive’s plans immediately.

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

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “I BELIEVE I’M IN LOVE” Olive’s trunks went to the farm with Zelda’s.

at the time that

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Rodney Merriam scolded Zelda roundly for refusing to go with them, and when she disclosed the fact that Olive was to spend the summer with her at the farm, he said things in his anger which he regretted when he had gone home to the solace of his old clothes, his slippers and his pipe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I BELIEVE I’M IN LOVE” Olive’s trunks went to the farm with Zelda’s.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Zelda’s refusal to make the rounds of the eastern summer resorts with Mrs. Forrest caused that excellent woman an immense amount of trouble.

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

From this reading Mrs. Merriam had gone East to visit a sister, and Zelda settled Olive’s plans immediately.

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

From this reading “I BELIEVE I’M IN LOVE” Olive’s trunks went to the farm with Zelda’s.