Chapter VII

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

From this reading Praying I DON'T think I ever remember a more miserable day than it was after Pixie was missing.

later than; following

From this reading Praying I DON'T think I ever remember a more miserable day than it was after Pixie was missing.

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

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

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

From this reading "And it will be your doing!" said Pat severely.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "He may have been picked up by some steamer or fishing-smack," I said, trying to speak hopefully.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "He may have been picked up by some steamer or fishing-smack," I said, trying to speak hopefully.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Praying I DON'T think I ever remember a more miserable day than it was after Pixie was missing.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "And it will be your doing!" said Pat severely.

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From this reading Praying I DON'T think I ever remember a more miserable day than it was after Pixie was missing.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading "I know he is drowned!" wailed Honey.

at any time

From this reading Praying I DON'T think I ever remember a more miserable day than it was after Pixie was missing.

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

From this reading "He may have been picked up by some steamer or fishing-smack," I said, trying to speak hopefully.

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

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "He may have been picked up by some steamer or fishing-smack," I said, trying to speak hopefully.

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

From this reading "He may have been picked up by some steamer or fishing-smack," I said, trying to speak hopefully.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

with hope; in a hopeful manner

From this reading "He may have been picked up by some steamer or fishing-smack," I said, trying to speak hopefully.

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

From this reading Praying I DON'T think I ever remember a more miserable day than it was after Pixie was missing.

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

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

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

From this reading "I know he is drowned!" wailed Honey.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Praying I DON'T think I ever remember a more miserable day than it was after Pixie was missing.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know he is drowned!" wailed Honey.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

engage in

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "He may have been picked up by some steamer or fishing-smack," I said, trying to speak hopefully.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading Praying I DON'T think I ever remember a more miserable day than it was after Pixie was missing.

not able to be found

From this reading Praying I DON'T think I ever remember a more miserable day than it was after Pixie was missing.

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

From this reading Praying I DON'T think I ever remember a more miserable day than it was after Pixie was missing.

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

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "He may have been picked up by some steamer or fishing-smack," I said, trying to speak hopefully.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading "And it will be your doing!" said Pat severely.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading "He may have been picked up by some steamer or fishing-smack," I said, trying to speak hopefully.

(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

From this reading Praying I DON'T think I ever remember a more miserable day than it was after Pixie was missing.

-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading Praying I DON'T think I ever remember a more miserable day than it was after Pixie was missing.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Praying I DON'T think I ever remember a more miserable day than it was after Pixie was missing.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "He may have been picked up by some steamer or fishing-smack," I said, trying to speak hopefully.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

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

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading "And it will be your doing!" said Pat severely.

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

From this reading "He may have been picked up by some steamer or fishing-smack," I said, trying to speak hopefully.

express in speech

From this reading "He may have been picked up by some steamer or fishing-smack," I said, trying to speak hopefully.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading "He may have been picked up by some steamer or fishing-smack," I said, trying to speak hopefully.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Praying I DON'T think I ever remember a more miserable day than it was after Pixie was missing.

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

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Praying I DON'T think I ever remember a more miserable day than it was after Pixie was missing.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

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

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

hard to endure

From this reading "He may have been picked up by some steamer or fishing-smack," I said, trying to speak hopefully.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

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

From this reading "He may have been picked up by some steamer or fishing-smack," I said, trying to speak hopefully.

past form of “wail” — emit long loud cries

From this reading "I know he is drowned!" wailed Honey.

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

From this reading Praying I DON'T think I ever remember a more miserable day than it was after Pixie was missing.

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

From this reading Honey was inconsolable; the boys returned late at night, tired out, and thoroughly disheartened at their unsuccessful search; Fräulein and nurse were dissolved in tears, and both seemed perfectly helpless to make any suggestions.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "And it will be your doing!" said Pat severely.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And it will be your doing!" said Pat severely.