Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

later than; following

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

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

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

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From this reading I will do as you suggest, aunt, and help Dora and Annie to prepare for the guests.'

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

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

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

From this reading I will do as you suggest, aunt, and help Dora and Annie to prepare for the guests.'

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading I will do as you suggest, aunt, and help Dora and Annie to prepare for the guests.'

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

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading 'Oh yes, I had quite forgotten the party,' replied Harry; 'I beg everybody's pardon for being so careless.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading 'Oh yes, I had quite forgotten the party,' replied Harry; 'I beg everybody's pardon for being so careless.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

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From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading 'Oh yes, I had quite forgotten the party,' replied Harry; 'I beg everybody's pardon for being so careless.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

a female human offspring

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I will do as you suggest, aunt, and help Dora and Annie to prepare for the guests.'

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From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

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From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

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From this reading 'Oh yes, I had quite forgotten the party,' replied Harry; 'I beg everybody's pardon for being so careless.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 'Oh yes, I had quite forgotten the party,' replied Harry; 'I beg everybody's pardon for being so careless.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading I will do as you suggest, aunt, and help Dora and Annie to prepare for the guests.'

a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

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

From this reading 'Oh yes, I had quite forgotten the party,' replied Harry; 'I beg everybody's pardon for being so careless.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

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

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading I will do as you suggest, aunt, and help Dora and Annie to prepare for the guests.'

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

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

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

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

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From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people

From this reading THE JUVENILE PARTY.

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From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

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From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

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

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

not any; not one

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading 'Oh yes, I had quite forgotten the party,' replied Harry; 'I beg everybody's pardon for being so careless.

accept an excuse for

From this reading 'Oh yes, I had quite forgotten the party,' replied Harry; 'I beg everybody's pardon for being so careless.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE JUVENILE PARTY.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading I will do as you suggest, aunt, and help Dora and Annie to prepare for the guests.'

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading 'Oh yes, I had quite forgotten the party,' replied Harry; 'I beg everybody's pardon for being so careless.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading 'Oh yes, I had quite forgotten the party,' replied Harry; 'I beg everybody's pardon for being so careless.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

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

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading 'Oh yes, I had quite forgotten the party,' replied Harry; 'I beg everybody's pardon for being so careless.

a male human offspring

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading I will do as you suggest, aunt, and help Dora and Annie to prepare for the guests.'

in a tempting seductive manner

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

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

From this reading THE JUVENILE PARTY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

in or at that place or location

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

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

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

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

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

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

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

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

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

in or at the place that

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I will do as you suggest, aunt, and help Dora and Annie to prepare for the guests.'

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The morning after the visit to the Gardens was temptingly fine; and at breakfast-time, Harry Maitland proposed a trip to the Kew Gardens, where, he said, there would be no fear of monkey tricks, and they would have the satisfaction of seeing specimens of the famous blue gum tree.

an affirmative

From this reading 'Oh yes, I had quite forgotten the party,' replied Harry; 'I beg everybody's pardon for being so careless.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'But you have forgotten, I think,' said his cousin Dora, 'that we are expecting two of your school-fellows and their two sisters; Mabel and Julia Ellis, and the vicar's son and daughter, Robert and Edith Newland.'