Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

later than; following

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

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

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

any thing at all

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

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

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

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

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

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

From this reading SCOTCH HEATHER Betty was true to her word.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "But I know where yours is!" exclaimed Olive; "so I will fetch you, Betty, and bring you to Margaret's room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

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

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

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

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

being one more than seven

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "But I know where yours is!" exclaimed Olive; "so I will fetch you, Betty, and bring you to Margaret's room.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading "But I know where yours is!" exclaimed Olive; "so I will fetch you, Betty, and bring you to Margaret's room.

let have

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere

From this reading SCOTCH HEATHER Betty was true to her word.

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

From this reading SCOTCH HEATHER Betty was true to her word.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

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

From this reading "I don't know where your bedroom is," said Betty.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

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

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

increase the likelihood of

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

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

From this reading "I don't know where your bedroom is," said Betty.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

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

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

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

From this reading "But I know where yours is!" exclaimed Olive; "so I will fetch you, Betty, and bring you to Margaret's room.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

according to the clock

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

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

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "But I know where yours is!" exclaimed Olive; "so I will fetch you, Betty, and bring you to Margaret's room.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

an educational institution

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading SCOTCH HEATHER Betty was true to her word.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

an asset of special worth or utility

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

carry out

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

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

From this reading SCOTCH HEATHER Betty was true to her word.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading SCOTCH HEATHER Betty was true to her word.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

precisely as stated

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

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

From this reading SCOTCH HEATHER Betty was true to her word.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

in or at the place that

From this reading "I don't know where your bedroom is," said Betty.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading SCOTCH HEATHER Betty was true to her word.

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

From this reading After school that day, Margaret Grant and Olive Repton came up to her and asked her in a very pretty manner if she would become a member of their Speciality Club.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Of course," said Margaret, "you don't know anything about us or our rules at present; but we think we should like you to join, so we are here now to invite you to come to our next meeting, which will take place on Thursday of next week, at eight o'clock precisely, in my bedroom."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I don't know where your bedroom is," said Betty.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading "But I know where yours is!" exclaimed Olive; "so I will fetch you, Betty, and bring you to Margaret's room.