Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading "Bella, I am going to have a bit of garden too," cried Tom, as soon as he saw her.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Bella, I am going to have a bit of garden too," cried Tom, as soon as he saw her.

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

From this reading SAGE BUSHES AND ROSE BUSHES.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

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

From this reading As soon as they were dressed in the morning they ran out to see how everything looked, and how their new treasures had borne the night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

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From this reading "Bella, I am going to have a bit of garden too," cried Tom, as soon as he saw her.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading "Bella, I am going to have a bit of garden too," cried Tom, as soon as he saw her.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading As soon as they were dressed in the morning they ran out to see how everything looked, and how their new treasures had borne the night.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading SAGE BUSHES AND ROSE BUSHES.

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From this reading The children's thoughts, though, were full of it.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Bella, I am going to have a bit of garden too," cried Tom, as soon as he saw her.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading As soon as they were dressed in the morning they ran out to see how everything looked, and how their new treasures had borne the night.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading As soon as they were dressed in the morning they ran out to see how everything looked, and how their new treasures had borne the night.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The children's thoughts, though, were full of it.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

the act of departing

From this reading "Bella, I am going to have a bit of garden too," cried Tom, as soon as he saw her.

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

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Bella, I am going to have a bit of garden too," cried Tom, as soon as he saw her.

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

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

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From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

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

From this reading "Bella, I am going to have a bit of garden too," cried Tom, as soon as he saw her.

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

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

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From this reading As soon as they were dressed in the morning they ran out to see how everything looked, and how their new treasures had borne the night.

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

From this reading "Bella, I am going to have a bit of garden too," cried Tom, as soon as he saw her.

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

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The children's thoughts, though, were full of it.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As soon as they were dressed in the morning they ran out to see how everything looked, and how their new treasures had borne the night.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

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

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading As soon as they were dressed in the morning they ran out to see how everything looked, and how their new treasures had borne the night.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading As soon as they were dressed in the morning they ran out to see how everything looked, and how their new treasures had borne the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The children's thoughts, though, were full of it.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As soon as they were dressed in the morning they ran out to see how everything looked, and how their new treasures had borne the night.

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From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading As soon as they were dressed in the morning they ran out to see how everything looked, and how their new treasures had borne the night.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading SAGE BUSHES AND ROSE BUSHES.

a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom

From this reading SAGE BUSHES AND ROSE BUSHES.

cut with a saw

From this reading "Bella, I am going to have a bit of garden too," cried Tom, as soon as he saw her.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As soon as they were dressed in the morning they ran out to see how everything looked, and how their new treasures had borne the night.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as they were dressed in the morning they ran out to see how everything looked, and how their new treasures had borne the night.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

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

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As soon as they were dressed in the morning they ran out to see how everything looked, and how their new treasures had borne the night.

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

From this reading As soon as they were dressed in the morning they ran out to see how everything looked, and how their new treasures had borne the night.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The children's thoughts, though, were full of it.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The children's thoughts, though, were full of it.

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

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

male cat

From this reading "Bella, I am going to have a bit of garden too," cried Tom, as soon as he saw her.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Bella, I am going to have a bit of garden too," cried Tom, as soon as he saw her.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading As soon as they were dressed in the morning they ran out to see how everything looked, and how their new treasures had borne the night.

under normal conditions

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

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

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

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

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

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

From this reading The children's thoughts, though, were full of it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

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

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.

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

From this reading The next morning William Hender was more than usually silent at breakfast, and he went off to his work without making any reference to what he had seen in the garden over-night.