Chapter XIII

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

From this reading I thought you had at least learned to keep your money in a bank.”

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading ERMINIE TIES ANOTHER KNOT BILLY told his mother all except Erminie’s connection with the situation, which his stubborn loyalty withheld.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading She resented the heartlessness of the girl who could allow Billy to bear the blame alone, though of course she did not connect her in any way with the theft.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She resented the heartlessness of the girl who could allow Billy to bear the blame alone, though of course she did not connect her in any way with the theft.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ERMINIE TIES ANOTHER KNOT BILLY told his mother all except Erminie’s connection with the situation, which his stubborn loyalty withheld.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She resented the heartlessness of the girl who could allow Billy to bear the blame alone, though of course she did not connect her in any way with the theft.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I thought you had at least learned to keep your money in a bank.”

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading I thought you had at least learned to keep your money in a bank.”

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From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

have

From this reading She resented the heartlessness of the girl who could allow Billy to bear the blame alone, though of course she did not connect her in any way with the theft.

United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading ERMINIE TIES ANOTHER KNOT BILLY told his mother all except Erminie’s connection with the situation, which his stubborn loyalty withheld.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading She resented the heartlessness of the girl who could allow Billy to bear the blame alone, though of course she did not connect her in any way with the theft.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

having the shape or form of a circle

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading She resented the heartlessness of the girl who could allow Billy to bear the blame alone, though of course she did not connect her in any way with the theft.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading ERMINIE TIES ANOTHER KNOT BILLY told his mother all except Erminie’s connection with the situation, which his stubborn loyalty withheld.

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

From this reading She resented the heartlessness of the girl who could allow Billy to bear the blame alone, though of course she did not connect her in any way with the theft.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading She resented the heartlessness of the girl who could allow Billy to bear the blame alone, though of course she did not connect her in any way with the theft.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She resented the heartlessness of the girl who could allow Billy to bear the blame alone, though of course she did not connect her in any way with the theft.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

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

From this reading ERMINIE TIES ANOTHER KNOT BILLY told his mother all except Erminie’s connection with the situation, which his stubborn loyalty withheld.

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

From this reading ERMINIE TIES ANOTHER KNOT BILLY told his mother all except Erminie’s connection with the situation, which his stubborn loyalty withheld.

apart from; not including

From this reading ERMINIE TIES ANOTHER KNOT BILLY told his mother all except Erminie’s connection with the situation, which his stubborn loyalty withheld.

a young female

From this reading She resented the heartlessness of the girl who could allow Billy to bear the blame alone, though of course she did not connect her in any way with the theft.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

an absence of concern for the welfare of others

From this reading She resented the heartlessness of the girl who could allow Billy to bear the blame alone, though of course she did not connect her in any way with the theft.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

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

From this reading ERMINIE TIES ANOTHER KNOT BILLY told his mother all except Erminie’s connection with the situation, which his stubborn loyalty withheld.

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

From this reading I thought you had at least learned to keep your money in a bank.”

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

From this reading She resented the heartlessness of the girl who could allow Billy to bear the blame alone, though of course she did not connect her in any way with the theft.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading I thought you had at least learned to keep your money in a bank.”

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading ERMINIE TIES ANOTHER KNOT BILLY told his mother all except Erminie’s connection with the situation, which his stubborn loyalty withheld.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading I thought you had at least learned to keep your money in a bank.”

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 I thought you had at least learned to keep your money in a bank.”

the quality of being loyal

From this reading ERMINIE TIES ANOTHER KNOT BILLY told his mother all except Erminie’s connection with the situation, which his stubborn loyalty withheld.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading I thought you had at least learned to keep your money in a bank.”

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading ERMINIE TIES ANOTHER KNOT BILLY told his mother all except Erminie’s connection with the situation, which his stubborn loyalty withheld.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

not any; not one

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She resented the heartlessness of the girl who could allow Billy to bear the blame alone, though of course she did not connect her in any way with the theft.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading She resented the heartlessness of the girl who could allow Billy to bear the blame alone, though of course she did not connect her in any way with the theft.

Identical; not different.

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

cut with a saw

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

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

From this reading She resented the heartlessness of the girl who could allow Billy to bear the blame alone, though of course she did not connect her in any way with the theft.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading ERMINIE TIES ANOTHER KNOT BILLY told his mother all except Erminie’s connection with the situation, which his stubborn loyalty withheld.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading ERMINIE TIES ANOTHER KNOT BILLY told his mother all except Erminie’s connection with the situation, which his stubborn loyalty withheld.

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

From this reading ERMINIE TIES ANOTHER KNOT BILLY told his mother all except Erminie’s connection with the situation, which his stubborn loyalty withheld.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading She resented the heartlessness of the girl who could allow Billy to bear the blame alone, though of course she did not connect her in any way with the theft.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I thought you had at least learned to keep your money in a bank.”

plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading ERMINIE TIES ANOTHER KNOT BILLY told his mother all except Erminie’s connection with the situation, which his stubborn loyalty withheld.

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

From this reading She resented the heartlessness of the girl who could allow Billy to bear the blame alone, though of course she did not connect her in any way with the theft.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading ERMINIE TIES ANOTHER KNOT BILLY told his mother all except Erminie’s connection with the situation, which his stubborn loyalty withheld.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

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

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

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

From this reading ERMINIE TIES ANOTHER KNOT BILLY told his mother all except Erminie’s connection with the situation, which his stubborn loyalty withheld.

which person or people

From this reading She resented the heartlessness of the girl who could allow Billy to bear the blame alone, though of course she did not connect her in any way with the theft.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ERMINIE TIES ANOTHER KNOT BILLY told his mother all except Erminie’s connection with the situation, which his stubborn loyalty withheld.

inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share

From this reading ERMINIE TIES ANOTHER KNOT BILLY told his mother all except Erminie’s connection with the situation, which his stubborn loyalty withheld.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But Mrs. Bennett had seen the circular and drawn her own conclusions, which were the same as Bess’s, though the older woman saw there was no way of reaching Jim Barney.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I thought you had at least learned to keep your money in a bank.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I thought you had at least learned to keep your money in a bank.”