Chapter VI

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

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Ah! there I am, thinking about myself again--I _won't_ do it!"

anew

From this reading "Ah! there I am, thinking about myself again--I _won't_ do it!"

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From this reading "Ah! there I am, thinking about myself again--I _won't_ do it!"

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Ah! there I am, thinking about myself again--I _won't_ do it!"

a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

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

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

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

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She rouses herself with a brave effort, and goes back into the house.

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From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading She rouses herself with a brave effort, and goes back into the house.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading A house full of noise and confusion just now.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Ah! there I am, thinking about myself again--I _won't_ do it!"

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

From this reading No one loves her, no one understands her as father does, and now he has gone from her.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading She rouses herself with a brave effort, and goes back into the house.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading No one loves her, no one understands her as father does, and now he has gone from her.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading No one loves her, no one understands her as father does, and now he has gone from her.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading A house full of noise and confusion just now.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading She rouses herself with a brave effort, and goes back into the house.

destroyed or killed

From this reading No one loves her, no one understands her as father does, and now he has gone from her.

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

From this reading No one loves her, no one understands her as father does, and now he has gone from her.

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

From this reading No one loves her, no one understands her as father does, and now he has gone from her.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

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

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

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

From this reading She rouses herself with a brave effort, and goes back into the house.

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

From this reading She rouses herself with a brave effort, and goes back into the house.

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

From this reading "Ah! there I am, thinking about myself again--I _won't_ do it!"

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She rouses herself with a brave effort, and goes back into the house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

and nothing more

From this reading A house full of noise and confusion just now.

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading No one loves her, no one understands her as father does, and now he has gone from her.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "Ah! there I am, thinking about myself again--I _won't_ do it!"

not any; not one

From this reading No one loves her, no one understands her as father does, and now he has gone from her.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading A house full of noise and confusion just now.

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

From this reading No one loves her, no one understands her as father does, and now he has gone from her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one loves her, no one understands her as father does, and now he has gone from her.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

above and across; more than

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

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From this reading She rouses herself with a brave effort, and goes back into the house.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

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

From this reading She rouses herself with a brave effort, and goes back into the house.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

plural of “sweep” — a wide scope

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

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

From this reading FOR FATHER'S SAKE Betty stands gazing at the ambulance, as it passes steadily out of sight, and a feeling of deep loneliness sweeps over her heart.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Ah! there I am, thinking about myself again--I _won't_ do it!"

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "Ah! there I am, thinking about myself again--I _won't_ do it!"

third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading No one loves her, no one understands her as father does, and now he has gone from her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She rouses herself with a brave effort, and goes back into the house.

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

From this reading "Ah! there I am, thinking about myself again--I _won't_ do it!"