Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

in addition

From this reading "Your Aunt Annie has also had a letter from your mother."

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

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

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From this reading "Your Aunt Annie has also had a letter from your mother."

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Jeff looked rather as if he had been crying, and his voice trembled a little when he answered Mr. Colquhoun:

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

From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

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

From this reading "Your Aunt Annie has also had a letter from your mother."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Jeff looked rather as if he had been crying, and his voice trembled a little when he answered Mr. Colquhoun:

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

a youthful male person

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Jeff was now ten years old, for nearly two years have gone by since he came to England.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Jeff was now ten years old, for nearly two years have gone by since he came to England.

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From this reading Jeff looked rather as if he had been crying, and his voice trembled a little when he answered Mr. Colquhoun:

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

demanding attention

From this reading Jeff looked rather as if he had been crying, and his voice trembled a little when he answered Mr. Colquhoun:

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Jeff was now ten years old, for nearly two years have gone by since he came to England.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

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

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jeff was now ten years old, for nearly two years have gone by since he came to England.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

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From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Jeff was now ten years old, for nearly two years have gone by since he came to England.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

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

From this reading "Your Aunt Annie has also had a letter from your mother."

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

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

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Jeff was now ten years old, for nearly two years have gone by since he came to England.

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

From this reading Jeff was now ten years old, for nearly two years have gone by since he came to England.

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

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

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From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Jeff looked rather as if he had been crying, and his voice trembled a little when he answered Mr. Colquhoun:

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

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

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

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

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

From this reading Jeff was now ten years old, for nearly two years have gone by since he came to England.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

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

From this reading Jeff looked rather as if he had been crying, and his voice trembled a little when he answered Mr. Colquhoun:

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

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

From this reading Jeff looked rather as if he had been crying, and his voice trembled a little when he answered Mr. Colquhoun:

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

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

From this reading "Your Aunt Annie has also had a letter from your mother."

a form of address for a man

From this reading Jeff looked rather as if he had been crying, and his voice trembled a little when he answered Mr. Colquhoun:

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

of or relating to or consisting of muscle

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

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

From this reading Jeff was now ten years old, for nearly two years have gone by since he came to England.

information about recent and important events

From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

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

From this reading Jeff was now ten years old, for nearly two years have gone by since he came to England.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

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

From this reading Jeff was now ten years old, for nearly two years have gone by since he came to England.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

and nothing more

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

on the contrary

From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Jeff was now ten years old, for nearly two years have gone by since he came to England.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

in a stiff manner

From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

in a softened tone

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

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

From this reading Jeff was now ten years old, for nearly two years have gone by since he came to England.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

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

From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

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

From this reading Jeff was now ten years old, for nearly two years have gone by since he came to England.

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From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading Jeff looked rather as if he had been crying, and his voice trembled a little when he answered Mr. Colquhoun:

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

From this reading Jeff was now ten years old, for nearly two years have gone by since he came to England.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

precisely as stated

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Jeff looked rather as if he had been crying, and his voice trembled a little when he answered Mr. Colquhoun:

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

From this reading Jeff was now ten years old, for nearly two years have gone by since he came to England.

at the time that

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

showing pensive sadness

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading He has grown very much, and is a tall muscular boy, with a bright smiling face; only when he is alone or unconscious of observation he is sometimes subdued, and there is a yearning wistful look in his big brown eyes that seems to declare he is not quite happy.

a late time of life

From this reading Jeff was now ten years old, for nearly two years have gone by since he came to England.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You have news from India to-day, Geoffry," said Uncle Hugh one morning rather stiffly as he met the boy coming down the stairs with a letter in his hand.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Your Aunt Annie has also had a letter from your mother."