Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

later than; following

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

anew

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

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

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

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

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

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

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

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

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But you have not seen one-half of India," replied Louis.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

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

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

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From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "I have seen enough of India."

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

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From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

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

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have seen enough of India."

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

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

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

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

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

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

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 "I have seen enough of India."

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

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

and nothing more

From this reading That is just what is the matter now."

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading "But you have not seen one-half of India," replied Louis.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading That is just what is the matter now."

(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "But you have not seen one-half of India," replied Louis.

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

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

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

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

one of two equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading "But you have not seen one-half of India," replied Louis.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

above and across; more than

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

established beyond doubt

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "But you have not seen one-half of India," replied Louis.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

a book prepared for use in schools or colleges

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I have seen enough of India."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

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 "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That is just what is the matter now."

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

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

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

From this reading ALL OVER THE CITY OF CALCUTTA "I shall be glad to be on board of the Guardian-Mother again," said Scott, after the four live boys had taken a place by themselves in the conference carriage.

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

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

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

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

have a certain weight

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading That is just what is the matter now."

at the time that

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

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

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I read a story in an old schoolbook Uncle Moses had used when he didn't weigh as much as I do now, which was called 'The Half is Better than the Whole;' and it proved the proposition with which it started out.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "But you have not seen one-half of India," replied Louis.