Chapter V

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

From this reading “Because I was afraid to refuse,” said Helen, in a low tone.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading “Because I was afraid to refuse,” said Helen, in a low tone.

(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 “Then why would you have done it at all, even if you had been well enough, if it was wrong?” asked Mrs. Gregory, more puzzled than ever.

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

From this reading “But why did you not want to do it?” asked Mrs. Gregory.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Then why would you have done it at all, even if you had been well enough, if it was wrong?” asked Mrs. Gregory, more puzzled than ever.

for the reason that

From this reading “Because it will prevent me from doing something that I did not want to do.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Because I do not think it would have been right.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But why did you not want to do it?” asked Mrs. Gregory.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “Because it will prevent me from doing something that I did not want to do.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Because it will prevent me from doing something that I did not want to do.”

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading “Because it will prevent me from doing something that I did not want to do.”

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “Then why would you have done it at all, even if you had been well enough, if it was wrong?” asked Mrs. Gregory, more puzzled than ever.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading “Then why would you have done it at all, even if you had been well enough, if it was wrong?” asked Mrs. Gregory, more puzzled than ever.

divisible by two

From this reading “Then why would you have done it at all, even if you had been well enough, if it was wrong?” asked Mrs. Gregory, more puzzled than ever.

at any time

From this reading “Then why would you have done it at all, even if you had been well enough, if it was wrong?” asked Mrs. Gregory, more puzzled than ever.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Because it will prevent me from doing something that I did not want to do.”

(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)

From this reading “But why did you not want to do it?” asked Mrs. Gregory.

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

From this reading “Then why would you have done it at all, even if you had been well enough, if it was wrong?” asked Mrs. Gregory, more puzzled than ever.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Because I do not think it would have been right.”

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading “Because I was afraid to refuse,” said Helen, in a low tone.

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

From this reading “Because it will prevent me from doing something that I did not want to do.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Then why would you have done it at all, even if you had been well enough, if it was wrong?” asked Mrs. Gregory, more puzzled than ever.

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

From this reading “Because I was afraid to refuse,” said Helen, in a low tone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Because it will prevent me from doing something that I did not want to do.”

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “Because I was afraid to refuse,” said Helen, in a low tone.

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

From this reading “Because it will prevent me from doing something that I did not want to do.”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Then why would you have done it at all, even if you had been well enough, if it was wrong?” asked Mrs. Gregory, more puzzled than ever.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “But why did you not want to do it?” asked Mrs. Gregory.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Because it will prevent me from doing something that I did not want to do.”

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading “Because it will prevent me from doing something that I did not want to do.”

filled with bewilderment

From this reading “Then why would you have done it at all, even if you had been well enough, if it was wrong?” asked Mrs. Gregory, more puzzled than ever.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading “Because I was afraid to refuse,” said Helen, in a low tone.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “Because I do not think it would have been right.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Because I was afraid to refuse,” said Helen, in a low tone.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading “Because it will prevent me from doing something that I did not want to do.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “Then why would you have done it at all, even if you had been well enough, if it was wrong?” asked Mrs. Gregory, more puzzled than ever.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Because it will prevent me from doing something that I did not want to do.”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Then why would you have done it at all, even if you had been well enough, if it was wrong?” asked Mrs. Gregory, more puzzled than ever.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “Because I do not think it would have been right.”

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

From this reading “Because it will prevent me from doing something that I did not want to do.”

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading “Because I was afraid to refuse,” said Helen, in a low tone.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “Because it will prevent me from doing something that I did not want to do.”

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

From this reading “Then why would you have done it at all, even if you had been well enough, if it was wrong?” asked Mrs. Gregory, more puzzled than ever.

(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 “Then why would you have done it at all, even if you had been well enough, if it was wrong?” asked Mrs. Gregory, more puzzled than ever.

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

From this reading “But why did you not want to do it?” asked Mrs. Gregory.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Because it will prevent me from doing something that I did not want to do.”

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

From this reading “Because I do not think it would have been right.”

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading “Then why would you have done it at all, even if you had been well enough, if it was wrong?” asked Mrs. Gregory, more puzzled than ever.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “But why did you not want to do it?” asked Mrs. Gregory.