take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading AN ADVENTURE "HAVE you decided, Grandmother," asked Blue Bonnet, "whether or not we can go to Jonah this morning?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ADVENTURE "HAVE you decided, Grandmother," asked Blue Bonnet, "whether or not we can go to Jonah this morning?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If they have no suitable material at Jonah, we shall have to send away for it, and the sooner we know the better.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I think you may as well go," said Mrs. Clyde.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading AN ADVENTURE "HAVE you decided, Grandmother," asked Blue Bonnet, "whether or not we can go to Jonah this morning?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "If they have no suitable material at Jonah, we shall have to send away for it, and the sooner we know the better.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "If they have no suitable material at Jonah, we shall have to send away for it, and the sooner we know the better.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading And, besides, we need several things for the house."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "If they have no suitable material at Jonah, we shall have to send away for it, and the sooner we know the better.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading AN ADVENTURE "HAVE you decided, Grandmother," asked Blue Bonnet, "whether or not we can go to Jonah this morning?"
BonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading AN ADVENTURE "HAVE you decided, Grandmother," asked Blue Bonnet, "whether or not we can go to Jonah this morning?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading AN ADVENTURE "HAVE you decided, Grandmother," asked Blue Bonnet, "whether or not we can go to Jonah this morning?"
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow
From this reading "I think you may as well go," said Mrs. Clyde.
recognizable; marked
From this reading AN ADVENTURE "HAVE you decided, Grandmother," asked Blue Bonnet, "whether or not we can go to Jonah this morning?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If they have no suitable material at Jonah, we shall have to send away for it, and the sooner we know the better.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AN ADVENTURE "HAVE you decided, Grandmother," asked Blue Bonnet, "whether or not we can go to Jonah this morning?"
GrandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading AN ADVENTURE "HAVE you decided, Grandmother," asked Blue Bonnet, "whether or not we can go to Jonah this morning?"
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading Blue Bonnet smiled gratefully.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AN ADVENTURE "HAVE you decided, Grandmother," asked Blue Bonnet, "whether or not we can go to Jonah this morning?"
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading And, besides, we need several things for the house."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think you may as well go," said Mrs. Clyde.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If they have no suitable material at Jonah, we shall have to send away for it, and the sooner we know the better.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If they have no suitable material at Jonah, we shall have to send away for it, and the sooner we know the better.
JonahnounUS /ˈdʒoʊnə/
(Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land
From this reading AN ADVENTURE "HAVE you decided, Grandmother," asked Blue Bonnet, "whether or not we can go to Jonah this morning?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "If they have no suitable material at Jonah, we shall have to send away for it, and the sooner we know the better.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading "If they have no suitable material at Jonah, we shall have to send away for it, and the sooner we know the better.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I think you may as well go," said Mrs. Clyde.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN ADVENTURE "HAVE you decided, Grandmother," asked Blue Bonnet, "whether or not we can go to Jonah this morning?"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I think you may as well go," said Mrs. Clyde.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading And, besides, we need several things for the house."
not any; not one
From this reading "If they have no suitable material at Jonah, we shall have to send away for it, and the sooner we know the better.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN ADVENTURE "HAVE you decided, Grandmother," asked Blue Bonnet, "whether or not we can go to Jonah this morning?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AN ADVENTURE "HAVE you decided, Grandmother," asked Blue Bonnet, "whether or not we can go to Jonah this morning?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think you may as well go," said Mrs. Clyde.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "If they have no suitable material at Jonah, we shall have to send away for it, and the sooner we know the better.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading And, besides, we need several things for the house."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "If they have no suitable material at Jonah, we shall have to send away for it, and the sooner we know the better.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Blue Bonnet smiled gratefully.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading "If they have no suitable material at Jonah, we shall have to send away for it, and the sooner we know the better.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading "If they have no suitable material at Jonah, we shall have to send away for it, and the sooner we know the better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If they have no suitable material at Jonah, we shall have to send away for it, and the sooner we know the better.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If they have no suitable material at Jonah, we shall have to send away for it, and the sooner we know the better.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And, besides, we need several things for the house."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think you may as well go," said Mrs. Clyde.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AN ADVENTURE "HAVE you decided, Grandmother," asked Blue Bonnet, "whether or not we can go to Jonah this morning?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ADVENTURE "HAVE you decided, Grandmother," asked Blue Bonnet, "whether or not we can go to Jonah this morning?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AN ADVENTURE "HAVE you decided, Grandmother," asked Blue Bonnet, "whether or not we can go to Jonah this morning?"
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "I think you may as well go," said Mrs. Clyde.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading AN ADVENTURE "HAVE you decided, Grandmother," asked Blue Bonnet, "whether or not we can go to Jonah this morning?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AN ADVENTURE "HAVE you decided, Grandmother," asked Blue Bonnet, "whether or not we can go to Jonah this morning?"
