Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading I may not be much on philanthropy, but I don't think I can be accused of entirely lacking a sense of honor."

later than; following

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

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

From this reading But this time I hope you'll come out into the open and play fair, or at least as nearly fair as you can, considering that you ought to be helping me.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

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

From this reading But this time I hope you'll come out into the open and play fair, or at least as nearly fair as you can, considering that you ought to be helping me.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

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From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

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

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I can't imagine who it will be unless you can make Eleanor Watson believe that it's her duty to the class to try.

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From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

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From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this time I hope you'll come out into the open and play fair, or at least as nearly fair as you can, considering that you ought to be helping me.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

a field on which the buildings of a university are situated

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

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From this reading I can't imagine who it will be unless you can make Eleanor Watson believe that it's her duty to the class to try.

a politician who is running for public office

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading I can't imagine who it will be unless you can make Eleanor Watson believe that it's her duty to the class to try.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

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

From this reading But this time I hope you'll come out into the open and play fair, or at least as nearly fair as you can, considering that you ought to be helping me.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading But this time I hope you'll come out into the open and play fair, or at least as nearly fair as you can, considering that you ought to be helping me.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

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From this reading I may not be much on philanthropy, but I don't think I can be accused of entirely lacking a sense of honor."

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading I can't imagine who it will be unless you can make Eleanor Watson believe that it's her duty to the class to try.

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From this reading I can't imagine who it will be unless you can make Eleanor Watson believe that it's her duty to the class to try.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading I may not be much on philanthropy, but I don't think I can be accused of entirely lacking a sense of honor."

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading But this time I hope you'll come out into the open and play fair, or at least as nearly fair as you can, considering that you ought to be helping me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

usually; as a rule

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

the act of departing

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading But this time I hope you'll come out into the open and play fair, or at least as nearly fair as you can, considering that you ought to be helping me.

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

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading I may not be much on philanthropy, but I don't think I can be accused of entirely lacking a sense of honor."

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But this time I hope you'll come out into the open and play fair, or at least as nearly fair as you can, considering that you ought to be helping me.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

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

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

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From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading I can't imagine who it will be unless you can make Eleanor Watson believe that it's her duty to the class to try.

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

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But this time I hope you'll come out into the open and play fair, or at least as nearly fair as you can, considering that you ought to be helping me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I can't imagine who it will be unless you can make Eleanor Watson believe that it's her duty to the class to try.

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From this reading I can't imagine who it will be unless you can make Eleanor Watson believe that it's her duty to the class to try.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

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

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading I may not be much on philanthropy, but I don't think I can be accused of entirely lacking a sense of honor."

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading But this time I hope you'll come out into the open and play fair, or at least as nearly fair as you can, considering that you ought to be helping me.

engage in

From this reading I can't imagine who it will be unless you can make Eleanor Watson believe that it's her duty to the class to try.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I may not be much on philanthropy, but I don't think I can be accused of entirely lacking a sense of honor."

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

From this reading But this time I hope you'll come out into the open and play fair, or at least as nearly fair as you can, considering that you ought to be helping me.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I may not be much on philanthropy, but I don't think I can be accused of entirely lacking a sense of honor."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading But this time I hope you'll come out into the open and play fair, or at least as nearly fair as you can, considering that you ought to be helping me.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I may not be much on philanthropy, but I don't think I can be accused of entirely lacking a sense of honor."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading But this time I hope you'll come out into the open and play fair, or at least as nearly fair as you can, considering that you ought to be helping me.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But this time I hope you'll come out into the open and play fair, or at least as nearly fair as you can, considering that you ought to be helping me.

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

From this reading But this time I hope you'll come out into the open and play fair, or at least as nearly fair as you can, considering that you ought to be helping me.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

voluntary promotion of human welfare

From this reading I may not be much on philanthropy, but I don't think I can be accused of entirely lacking a sense of honor."

participate in games or sport

From this reading But this time I hope you'll come out into the open and play fair, or at least as nearly fair as you can, considering that you ought to be helping me.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

a full supply

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

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

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading I may not be much on philanthropy, but I don't think I can be accused of entirely lacking a sense of honor."

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

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

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

beneath the surface of the water

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

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

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I may not be much on philanthropy, but I don't think I can be accused of entirely lacking a sense of honor."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But this time I hope you'll come out into the open and play fair, or at least as nearly fair as you can, considering that you ought to be helping me.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

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

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

except if; if not

From this reading I can't imagine who it will be unless you can make Eleanor Watson believe that it's her duty to the class to try.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

up to a particular time

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

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

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)

From this reading I can't imagine who it will be unless you can make Eleanor Watson believe that it's her duty to the class to try.

which person or people

From this reading I can't imagine who it will be unless you can make Eleanor Watson believe that it's her duty to the class to try.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I can't imagine who it will be unless you can make Eleanor Watson believe that it's her duty to the class to try.

past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading CALLING ON ANNE CARTER Pleasant things generally submerged the unpleasant ones at Harding, so Betty's delight in Roberta's unexpected success quite wiped out her remembrance of Bob's theories about Jean, until, several days after the Shylock trials, Jean herself confirmed them.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I want to be sure that you know I'm going to try for Bassanio," she said, overtaking Betty on the campus between classes, "so you can have plenty of time to hunt up a rival candidate.

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From this reading But this time I hope you'll come out into the open and play fair, or at least as nearly fair as you can, considering that you ought to be helping me.