Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading * * * * * "A pedler named Dominicus Jordan was to-day in Uncle Richard's store, telling a ghost-story.

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

From this reading There is also on the farm an apple-tree, the fruit of which the owner was particularly fond of, but since his death no one has been able to get one of the apples.

in addition

From this reading There is also on the farm an apple-tree, the fruit of which the owner was particularly fond of, but since his death no one has been able to get one of the apples.

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

From this reading There is also on the farm an apple-tree, the fruit of which the owner was particularly fond of, but since his death no one has been able to get one of the apples.

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

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

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From this reading There is also on the farm an apple-tree, the fruit of which the owner was particularly fond of, but since his death no one has been able to get one of the apples.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading There is also on the farm an apple-tree, the fruit of which the owner was particularly fond of, but since his death no one has been able to get one of the apples.

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

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

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

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There is also on the farm an apple-tree, the fruit of which the owner was particularly fond of, but since his death no one has been able to get one of the apples.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I listened intently, but tried not to seem interested.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

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From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading * * * * * "A pedler named Dominicus Jordan was to-day in Uncle Richard's store, telling a ghost-story.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading There is also on the farm an apple-tree, the fruit of which the owner was particularly fond of, but since his death no one has been able to get one of the apples.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading There is also on the farm an apple-tree, the fruit of which the owner was particularly fond of, but since his death no one has been able to get one of the apples.

set up or found

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading There is also on the farm an apple-tree, the fruit of which the owner was particularly fond of, but since his death no one has been able to get one of the apples.

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From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading There is also on the farm an apple-tree, the fruit of which the owner was particularly fond of, but since his death no one has been able to get one of the apples.

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From this reading * * * * * "A pedler named Dominicus Jordan was to-day in Uncle Richard's store, telling a ghost-story.

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

From this reading There is also on the farm an apple-tree, the fruit of which the owner was particularly fond of, but since his death no one has been able to get one of the apples.

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From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

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

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The story was of a house, the owner of which was suddenly killed.

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From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

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

From this reading I listened intently, but tried not to seem interested.

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

From this reading * * * * * "A pedler named Dominicus Jordan was to-day in Uncle Richard's store, telling a ghost-story.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading I listened intently, but tried not to seem interested.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading I listened intently, but tried not to seem interested.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

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

From this reading There is also on the farm an apple-tree, the fruit of which the owner was particularly fond of, but since his death no one has been able to get one of the apples.

a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading * * * * * "A pedler named Dominicus Jordan was to-day in Uncle Richard's store, telling a ghost-story.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading The story was of a house, the owner of which was suddenly killed.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading I listened intently, but tried not to seem interested.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading * * * * * "A pedler named Dominicus Jordan was to-day in Uncle Richard's store, telling a ghost-story.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

not any; not one

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I listened intently, but tried not to seem interested.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The story was of a house, the owner of which was suddenly killed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There is also on the farm an apple-tree, the fruit of which the owner was particularly fond of, but since his death no one has been able to get one of the apples.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The story was of a house, the owner of which was suddenly killed.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading There is also on the farm an apple-tree, the fruit of which the owner was particularly fond of, but since his death no one has been able to get one of the apples.

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From this reading * * * * * "A pedler named Dominicus Jordan was to-day in Uncle Richard's store, telling a ghost-story.

possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading * * * * * "A pedler named Dominicus Jordan was to-day in Uncle Richard's store, telling a ghost-story.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I listened intently, but tried not to seem interested.

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading * * * * * "A pedler named Dominicus Jordan was to-day in Uncle Richard's store, telling a ghost-story.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The story was of a house, the owner of which was suddenly killed.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The story was of a house, the owner of which was suddenly killed.

express in words

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading * * * * * "A pedler named Dominicus Jordan was to-day in Uncle Richard's store, telling a ghost-story.

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

From this reading The story was of a house, the owner of which was suddenly killed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is also on the farm an apple-tree, the fruit of which the owner was particularly fond of, but since his death no one has been able to get one of the apples.

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

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

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

From this reading I listened intently, but tried not to seem interested.

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From this reading * * * * * "A pedler named Dominicus Jordan was to-day in Uncle Richard's store, telling a ghost-story.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading I listened intently, but tried not to seem interested.

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

From this reading * * * * * "A pedler named Dominicus Jordan was to-day in Uncle Richard's store, telling a ghost-story.

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

From this reading * * * * * "A pedler named Dominicus Jordan was to-day in Uncle Richard's store, telling a ghost-story.

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

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

at the time that

From this reading Since his death the west garret-window cannot be kept closed; though the shutters be hasped and nailed at night, they are invariably found open the next morning, and no one can tell when or how the nails were drawn.

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

From this reading The story was of a house, the owner of which was suddenly killed.