Chapter XX

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

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."

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

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."

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

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

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

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

plural of “assignment” — a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

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

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."

for the reason that

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

at or toward the back of something

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

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

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

of short duration or distance

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

a field on which the buildings of a university are situated

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

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

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading "Perhaps she means two different rooms."

past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."

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

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

(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 "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

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

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

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

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

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

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

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

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

defying expression or description

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

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

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

conformity or harmony

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."

immediately past

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

go away from a place

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "Perhaps she means two different rooms."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."

not any; not one

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."

a brief written record

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

be obedient to

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

by chance

From this reading "Perhaps she means two different rooms."

capable of happening or existing

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

more desirable than another

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

a person employed to keep a record of the owners of stocks and bonds issued by the company

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

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

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading "Perhaps she means two different rooms."

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

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

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

a request to be present

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."

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

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

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

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."

informal terms for clothing

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

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

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

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

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

except if; if not

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria

From this reading LOOSE THREADS Betty Wales had to leave her trunk half packed and her room in indescribable confusion in order to obey a sudden summons from the registrar.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

in or at the place that

From this reading "It's funny," said Betty to Helen, as she extracted her hat from behind the bookcase, where she had stored it for safe keeping, "because I put in my application for the Hilton house way back last fall."

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

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading She had secured a room on the campus at last, so the brief note said; but the registrar wished her to report at the office and decide which of two possible assignments she preferred.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."

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

From this reading "No, Mary says they never give you a choice about rooms, unless you're an invalid and can't be on the fourth floor or something of that kind."