Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading "You ought to be able to guess," replied his sister.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I wonder why he didn't come?" asked Phil of Ruth, as the four stood chatting about his absence, over an ice, during an intermission.

the state of being absent

From this reading "I wonder why he didn't come?" asked Phil of Ruth, as the four stood chatting about his absence, over an ice, during an intermission.

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

From this reading "I wonder why he didn't come?" asked Phil of Ruth, as the four stood chatting about his absence, over an ice, during an intermission.

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

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

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

From this reading "I wonder why he didn't come?" asked Phil of Ruth, as the four stood chatting about his absence, over an ice, during an intermission.

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

From this reading "I wonder why he didn't come?" asked Phil of Ruth, as the four stood chatting about his absence, over an ice, during an intermission.

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

From this reading "You ought to be able to guess," replied his sister.

for the reason that

From this reading "Because a certain person with blue eyes didn't."

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

From this reading "Because a certain person with blue eyes didn't."

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading "Because a certain person with blue eyes didn't."

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading "I wonder why he didn't come?" asked Phil of Ruth, as the four stood chatting about his absence, over an ice, during an intermission.

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

From this reading "I wonder why he didn't come?" asked Phil of Ruth, as the four stood chatting about his absence, over an ice, during an intermission.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

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

From this reading "I wonder why he didn't come?" asked Phil of Ruth, as the four stood chatting about his absence, over an ice, during an intermission.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading "I wonder why he didn't come?" asked Phil of Ruth, as the four stood chatting about his absence, over an ice, during an intermission.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Because a certain person with blue eyes didn't."

involving financial matters

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading "I wonder why he didn't come?" asked Phil of Ruth, as the four stood chatting about his absence, over an ice, during an intermission.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "You ought to be able to guess," replied his sister.

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

From this reading "I wonder why he didn't come?" asked Phil of Ruth, as the four stood chatting about his absence, over an ice, during an intermission.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

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

From this reading "I wonder why he didn't come?" asked Phil of Ruth, as the four stood chatting about his absence, over an ice, during an intermission.

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

From this reading "I wonder why he didn't come?" asked Phil of Ruth, as the four stood chatting about his absence, over an ice, during an intermission.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading "I wonder why he didn't come?" asked Phil of Ruth, as the four stood chatting about his absence, over an ice, during an intermission.

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

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

the act of suspending activity temporarily

From this reading "I wonder why he didn't come?" asked Phil of Ruth, as the four stood chatting about his absence, over an ice, during an intermission.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

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

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "You ought to be able to guess," replied his sister.

above and across; more than

From this reading "I wonder why he didn't come?" asked Phil of Ruth, as the four stood chatting about his absence, over an ice, during an intermission.

past form of “persist” — continue to exist

From this reading "Why?" persisted Phil.

a human being

From this reading "Because a certain person with blue eyes didn't."

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

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "You ought to be able to guess," replied his sister.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

have in common

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

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

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading "You ought to be able to guess," replied his sister.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "I wonder why he didn't come?" asked Phil of Ruth, as the four stood chatting about his absence, over an ice, during an intermission.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

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

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

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

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

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

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

male cat

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

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

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

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

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "I wonder why he didn't come?" asked Phil of Ruth, as the four stood chatting about his absence, over an ice, during an intermission.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES Tom and Phil went to the Junior dance, taking Madge and Ruth, and, though they enjoyed it thoroughly, there was a little sorrow in the hearts of the two lads that Sid was not there to share the pleasure with them.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "I wonder why he didn't come?" asked Phil of Ruth, as the four stood chatting about his absence, over an ice, during an intermission.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You ought to be able to guess," replied his sister.