Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

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

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading "A. Jones has disappeared!" he announced.

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

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

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

From this reading What do you mean, Uncle?" asked Beth.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet

From this reading What do you mean, Uncle?" asked Beth.

a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

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

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading "A. Jones has disappeared!" he announced.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading What do you mean, Uncle?" asked Beth.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

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

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

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

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

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

From this reading "A. Jones has disappeared!" he announced.

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

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

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

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

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From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

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

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

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

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading What do you mean, Uncle?" asked Beth.

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

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

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

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

above and across; more than

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

in the near future

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

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

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

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

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

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

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

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

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What do you mean, Uncle?" asked Beth.

at the time that

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I must telephone the Santa Monica hospital and find out how our patient is," remarked Uncle John, when the meal was over; but presently he returned from the telephone booth with a puzzled expression upon his face.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading A. JONES There was work for the Stanton girls at the "film factory," as they called it, next morning, so they had left the hotel before Mr. Merrick's party assembled at the breakfast table.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading What do you mean, Uncle?" asked Beth.