Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

later than; following

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

(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 I wish—I wish, in fact, there was a little more confidence, but all in good time.

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

From this reading You will excuse an old woman, old enough to be your mother, and who likes you, who really feels a very deep interest in you, for saying so.

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

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

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

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

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

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

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

From this reading You will excuse an old woman, old enough to be your mother, and who likes you, who really feels a very deep interest in you, for saying so.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I said you were—you were—it’s perhaps impertinent of me to say I observed it, but my motive is not curiosity, nor, you will believe, unkind.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I wish—I wish, in fact, there was a little more confidence, but all in good time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I did see you were distressed this morning by the letter that reached you.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading I wish—I wish, in fact, there was a little more confidence, but all in good time.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading I said you were—you were—it’s perhaps impertinent of me to say I observed it, but my motive is not curiosity, nor, you will believe, unkind.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading You will excuse an old woman, old enough to be your mother, and who likes you, who really feels a very deep interest in you, for saying so.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I did see you were distressed this morning by the letter that reached you.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading I did see you were distressed this morning by the letter that reached you.

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

From this reading You will excuse an old woman, old enough to be your mother, and who likes you, who really feels a very deep interest in you, for saying so.

accept an excuse for

From this reading You will excuse an old woman, old enough to be your mother, and who likes you, who really feels a very deep interest in you, for saying so.

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

From this reading I wish—I wish, in fact, there was a little more confidence, but all in good time.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading You will excuse an old woman, old enough to be your mother, and who likes you, who really feels a very deep interest in you, for saying so.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading You will excuse an old woman, old enough to be your mother, and who likes you, who really feels a very deep interest in you, for saying so.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I wish—I wish, in fact, there was a little more confidence, but all in good time.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

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From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

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

From this reading I wish—I wish, in fact, there was a little more confidence, but all in good time.

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

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

From this reading I said you were—you were—it’s perhaps impertinent of me to say I observed it, but my motive is not curiosity, nor, you will believe, unkind.

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

From this reading You will excuse an old woman, old enough to be your mother, and who likes you, who really feels a very deep interest in you, for saying so.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading You will excuse an old woman, old enough to be your mother, and who likes you, who really feels a very deep interest in you, for saying so.

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

From this reading I said you were—you were—it’s perhaps impertinent of me to say I observed it, but my motive is not curiosity, nor, you will believe, unkind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I said you were—you were—it’s perhaps impertinent of me to say I observed it, but my motive is not curiosity, nor, you will believe, unkind.

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From this reading I said you were—you were—it’s perhaps impertinent of me to say I observed it, but my motive is not curiosity, nor, you will believe, unkind.

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

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading I did see you were distressed this morning by the letter that reached you.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

plural of “like” — a similar kind

From this reading You will excuse an old woman, old enough to be your mother, and who likes you, who really feels a very deep interest in you, for saying so.

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

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I said you were—you were—it’s perhaps impertinent of me to say I observed it, but my motive is not curiosity, nor, you will believe, unkind.

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

From this reading I wish—I wish, in fact, there was a little more confidence, but all in good time.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I did see you were distressed this morning by the letter that reached you.

used to form the superlative

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

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

From this reading You will excuse an old woman, old enough to be your mother, and who likes you, who really feels a very deep interest in you, for saying so.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading I said you were—you were—it’s perhaps impertinent of me to say I observed it, but my motive is not curiosity, nor, you will believe, unkind.

a form of address for a man

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I said you were—you were—it’s perhaps impertinent of me to say I observed it, but my motive is not curiosity, nor, you will believe, unkind.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading I said you were—you were—it’s perhaps impertinent of me to say I observed it, but my motive is not curiosity, nor, you will believe, unkind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I said you were—you were—it’s perhaps impertinent of me to say I observed it, but my motive is not curiosity, nor, you will believe, unkind.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading I said you were—you were—it’s perhaps impertinent of me to say I observed it, but my motive is not curiosity, nor, you will believe, unkind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

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

From this reading You will excuse an old woman, old enough to be your mother, and who likes you, who really feels a very deep interest in you, for saying so.

by chance

From this reading I said you were—you were—it’s perhaps impertinent of me to say I observed it, but my motive is not curiosity, nor, you will believe, unkind.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading I did see you were distressed this morning by the letter that reached you.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading You will excuse an old woman, old enough to be your mother, and who likes you, who really feels a very deep interest in you, for saying so.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

express in words

From this reading I said you were—you were—it’s perhaps impertinent of me to say I observed it, but my motive is not curiosity, nor, you will believe, unkind.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading You will excuse an old woman, old enough to be your mother, and who likes you, who really feels a very deep interest in you, for saying so.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I did see you were distressed this morning by the letter that reached you.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading You will excuse an old woman, old enough to be your mother, and who likes you, who really feels a very deep interest in you, for saying so.

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

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I did see you were distressed this morning by the letter that reached you.

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

From this reading I did see you were distressed this morning by the letter that reached you.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I wish—I wish, in fact, there was a little more confidence, but all in good time.

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

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I did see you were distressed this morning by the letter that reached you.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I wish—I wish, in fact, there was a little more confidence, but all in good time.

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

From this reading You will excuse an old woman, old enough to be your mother, and who likes you, who really feels a very deep interest in you, for saying so.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

lacking kindness

From this reading I said you were—you were—it’s perhaps impertinent of me to say I observed it, but my motive is not curiosity, nor, you will believe, unkind.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

precisely as stated

From this reading You will excuse an old woman, old enough to be your mother, and who likes you, who really feels a very deep interest in you, for saying so.

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

From this reading I wish—I wish, in fact, there was a little more confidence, but all in good time.

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

From this reading I said you were—you were—it’s perhaps impertinent of me to say I observed it, but my motive is not curiosity, nor, you will believe, unkind.

which person or people

From this reading You will excuse an old woman, old enough to be your mother, and who likes you, who really feels a very deep interest in you, for saying so.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You will excuse an old woman, old enough to be your mother, and who likes you, who really feels a very deep interest in you, for saying so.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading I wish—I wish, in fact, there was a little more confidence, but all in good time.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading You will excuse an old woman, old enough to be your mother, and who likes you, who really feels a very deep interest in you, for saying so.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading HOW THEY TALKED After a few turns, and some little talk, Mrs. Kincton Knox said:— “I’m afraid, Mr. Herbert, like most of us, young as you are, you have your troubles.