Chapter VII

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

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.

moving forward

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading AN AFTERNOON CALL.

(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 Annabel saw him from the window and beckoned him in, her face all smiles of welcome, and that helped him to retain his composure.

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON CALL.

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

From this reading Next afternoon Will put on his best clothes and walked up to the big house.

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From this reading Annabel saw him from the window and beckoned him in, her face all smiles of welcome, and that helped him to retain his composure.

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

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading On the way he was undecided whether to go to the front door or the back one.

past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Annabel saw him from the window and beckoned him in, her face all smiles of welcome, and that helped him to retain his composure.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Next afternoon Will put on his best clothes and walked up to the big house.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Next afternoon Will put on his best clothes and walked up to the big house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading AN AFTERNOON CALL.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.

clothing in general

From this reading Next afternoon Will put on his best clothes and walked up to the big house.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading Annabel saw him from the window and beckoned him in, her face all smiles of welcome, and that helped him to retain his composure.

past form of “compromise” — make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading On the way he was undecided whether to go to the front door or the back one.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Annabel saw him from the window and beckoned him in, her face all smiles of welcome, and that helped him to retain his composure.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Annabel saw him from the window and beckoned him in, her face all smiles of welcome, and that helped him to retain his composure.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading On the way he was undecided whether to go to the front door or the back one.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On the way he was undecided whether to go to the front door or the back one.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.

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

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.

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

From this reading On the way he was undecided whether to go to the front door or the back one.

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

From this reading Annabel saw him from the window and beckoned him in, her face all smiles of welcome, and that helped him to retain his composure.

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

From this reading Annabel saw him from the window and beckoned him in, her face all smiles of welcome, and that helped him to retain his composure.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Annabel saw him from the window and beckoned him in, her face all smiles of welcome, and that helped him to retain his composure.

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

From this reading Next afternoon Will put on his best clothes and walked up to the big house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Next afternoon Will put on his best clothes and walked up to the big house.

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

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next afternoon Will put on his best clothes and walked up to the big house.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Annabel saw him from the window and beckoned him in, her face all smiles of welcome, and that helped him to retain his composure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Next afternoon Will put on his best clothes and walked up to the big house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the way he was undecided whether to go to the front door or the back one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On the way he was undecided whether to go to the front door or the back one.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Next afternoon Will put on his best clothes and walked up to the big house.

hold back within

From this reading Annabel saw him from the window and beckoned him in, her face all smiles of welcome, and that helped him to retain his composure.

cut with a saw

From this reading Annabel saw him from the window and beckoned him in, her face all smiles of welcome, and that helped him to retain his composure.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Annabel saw him from the window and beckoned him in, her face all smiles of welcome, and that helped him to retain his composure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.

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

From this reading Next afternoon Will put on his best clothes and walked up to the big house.

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

From this reading Next afternoon Will put on his best clothes and walked up to the big house.

not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

From this reading On the way he was undecided whether to go to the front door or the back one.

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

From this reading Next afternoon Will put on his best clothes and walked up to the big house.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Next afternoon Will put on his best clothes and walked up to the big house.

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

From this reading On the way he was undecided whether to go to the front door or the back one.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On the way he was undecided whether to go to the front door or the back one.

accept gladly

From this reading Annabel saw him from the window and beckoned him in, her face all smiles of welcome, and that helped him to retain his composure.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading On the way he was undecided whether to go to the front door or the back one.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Next afternoon Will put on his best clothes and walked up to the big house.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Annabel saw him from the window and beckoned him in, her face all smiles of welcome, and that helped him to retain his composure.

in a wise manner

From this reading Never before had he entered the place as a guest, and in the end he wisely compromised by advancing to the side entrance that he had observed was mostly used by the children.