Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

later than; following

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

(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 THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

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

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

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

From this reading "Mrs. Matilda told me the news and helped me sandwich it into my speech between that time and the open-up talk.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

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

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was as dramatic a thing as has been handed this town in many a day.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "Mrs. Matilda told me the news and helped me sandwich it into my speech between that time and the open-up talk.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

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From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was as dramatic a thing as has been handed this town in many a day.

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From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading It was as dramatic a thing as has been handed this town in many a day.

let fall to the ground

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

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

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

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

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

start firing a weapon

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

the act of giving

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

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

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading It was as dramatic a thing as has been handed this town in many a day.

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

From this reading It was as dramatic a thing as has been handed this town in many a day.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

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

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "Mrs. Matilda told me the news and helped me sandwich it into my speech between that time and the open-up talk.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

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

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

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

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Mrs. Matilda told me the news and helped me sandwich it into my speech between that time and the open-up talk.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Mrs. Matilda told me the news and helped me sandwich it into my speech between that time and the open-up talk.

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From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

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

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

set down according to a plan

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

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 People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

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From this reading "Mrs. Matilda told me the news and helped me sandwich it into my speech between that time and the open-up talk.

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

From this reading "Mrs. Matilda told me the news and helped me sandwich it into my speech between that time and the open-up talk.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

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

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Mrs. Matilda told me the news and helped me sandwich it into my speech between that time and the open-up talk.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Mrs. Matilda told me the news and helped me sandwich it into my speech between that time and the open-up talk.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

information about recent and important events

From this reading "Mrs. Matilda told me the news and helped me sandwich it into my speech between that time and the open-up talk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

many times at short intervals

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

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From this reading "Mrs. Matilda told me the news and helped me sandwich it into my speech between that time and the open-up talk.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

above and across; more than

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

precisely, exactly

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

any customary observance or practice

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading "Mrs. Matilda told me the news and helped me sandwich it into my speech between that time and the open-up talk.

plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

weep convulsively

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading "Mrs. Matilda told me the news and helped me sandwich it into my speech between that time and the open-up talk.

a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "Mrs. Matilda told me the news and helped me sandwich it into my speech between that time and the open-up talk.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Mrs. Matilda told me the news and helped me sandwich it into my speech between that time and the open-up talk.

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

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

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

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

a special situation

From this reading It was as dramatic a thing as has been handed this town in many a day.

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

From this reading It was as dramatic a thing as has been handed this town in many a day.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Mrs. Matilda told me the news and helped me sandwich it into my speech between that time and the open-up talk.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

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

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "Mrs. Matilda told me the news and helped me sandwich it into my speech between that time and the open-up talk.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It was as dramatic a thing as has been handed this town in many a day.

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

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE RITUAL "Well, it's a sensation all right, Major," said David as he stood in front of the major's fire early in the morning after the ceremonies of the presentation of sketches of the statue out at the Temple of Arts.

at the time that

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.

which person or people

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading People had asked so often who was giving the statue, laid it on so many different people, and wondered over it to such an extent all fall that they had got tired and forgot that they didn't know all about it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When I presented it in the name of Caroline Darrah Brown in memory of her mother and her grandfather, General Darrah, you could have heard a pin drop for a few seconds, then the applause was almost a sob.