Chapter III

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

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

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

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

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

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

for the reason that

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "The trouble with you, I believe, is that you think in the wrong places.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

-ing form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "Yes," he repeated, "I think I do feel small enough to get in there."

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "Yes," he repeated, "I think I do feel small enough to get in there."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Yes," he repeated, "I think I do feel small enough to get in there."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "You've got to know," returned the Imp.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

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

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

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

From this reading "Yes," he repeated, "I think I do feel small enough to get in there."

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

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

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

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

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

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

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

From this reading "The trouble with you, I believe, is that you think in the wrong places.

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From this reading This isn't a matter of thinking; it's a matter of knowing."

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

From this reading This isn't a matter of thinking; it's a matter of knowing."

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

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

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

From this reading "You've got to know," returned the Imp.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading This isn't a matter of thinking; it's a matter of knowing."

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

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading This isn't a matter of thinking; it's a matter of knowing."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

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

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "The trouble with you, I believe, is that you think in the wrong places.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

recurring again and again

From this reading "Yes," he repeated, "I think I do feel small enough to get in there."

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

make sharp or sharper

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Yes," he repeated, "I think I do feel small enough to get in there."

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

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The trouble with you, I believe, is that you think in the wrong places.

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

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Yes," he repeated, "I think I do feel small enough to get in there."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading This isn't a matter of thinking; it's a matter of knowing."

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

From this reading This isn't a matter of thinking; it's a matter of knowing."

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

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

a source of difficulty

From this reading "The trouble with you, I believe, is that you think in the wrong places.

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

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

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

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

which person or people

From this reading "I think I do," returned Jimmieboy, brightening up considerably, because his one great desire now was not to be a big grown-up man, like his papa, who could sharpen lead-pencils, and go out of doors in snow-storms, but to visit the Imp in his own quarters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "The trouble with you, I believe, is that you think in the wrong places.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading "The trouble with you, I believe, is that you think in the wrong places.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes," he repeated, "I think I do feel small enough to get in there."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "The trouble with you, I believe, is that you think in the wrong places.

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From this reading "You've got to know," returned the Imp.