Chapter XIII

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

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

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From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

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

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

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

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Cherry has been too anxious to feel the fatigue, but he _must_ rest now."

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

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Mr Ellesmere will come back by-and-by."

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

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Cherry has been too anxious to feel the fatigue, but he _must_ rest now."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Cherry has been too anxious to feel the fatigue, but he _must_ rest now."

an indefinite time in the future

From this reading Mr Ellesmere will come back by-and-by."

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

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

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry

From this reading Cherry has been too anxious to feel the fatigue, but he _must_ rest now."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mr Ellesmere will come back by-and-by."

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading "Not yet," said Jack, "it is so early.

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

From this reading Mr Ellesmere will come back by-and-by."

opinion or judgment

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading Cherry has been too anxious to feel the fatigue, but he _must_ rest now."

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Cherry has been too anxious to feel the fatigue, but he _must_ rest now."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

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

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

only a very short time before

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

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

From this reading Cherry has been too anxious to feel the fatigue, but he _must_ rest now."

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

From this reading Cherry has been too anxious to feel the fatigue, but he _must_ rest now."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

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

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

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

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

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

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

a small worthless amount

From this reading "Not yet," said Jack, "it is so early.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

a particular point in time

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr Ellesmere will come back by-and-by."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Cherry has been too anxious to feel the fatigue, but he _must_ rest now."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Not yet," said Jack, "it is so early.

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

From this reading Cherry has been too anxious to feel the fatigue, but he _must_ rest now."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

above and across; more than

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Cherry has been too anxious to feel the fatigue, but he _must_ rest now."

capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Not yet," said Jack, "it is so early.

having a supporting base

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

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

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

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

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Cherry has been too anxious to feel the fatigue, but he _must_ rest now."

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

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

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

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

From this reading "There must be a great many things to attend to," said Cheriton, standing up, and passing his hand over his eyes as if he were rousing himself out of an unnatural dream.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Mr Ellesmere will come back by-and-by."

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading "We wrote and telegraphed from Madrid," said Alvar; "it is quite possible that there should be delay there; and in Paris and London we had hardly a moment to catch the trains.

but in spite of that

From this reading "Not yet," said Jack, "it is so early.