Chapter IV

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

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

pleasantly occupied

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

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

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I never do behind any one’s back what I could not just as well do before his face.

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

From this reading I never do behind any one’s back what I could not just as well do before his face.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “How would you like Professor Z to see your note-book?” asked Polly mischievously.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I never do behind any one’s back what I could not just as well do before his face.

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

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I never do behind any one’s back what I could not just as well do before his face.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading I never do behind any one’s back what I could not just as well do before his face.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading “Yes, but don’t let that book fall into the hands of outsiders.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading “Why, I shouldn’t care.

large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

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

From this reading I never do behind any one’s back what I could not just as well do before his face.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I never do behind any one’s back what I could not just as well do before his face.

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From this reading “Yes, but don’t let that book fall into the hands of outsiders.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading I never do behind any one’s back what I could not just as well do before his face.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading “Yes, but don’t let that book fall into the hands of outsiders.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

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

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading “Yes, but don’t let that book fall into the hands of outsiders.

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

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

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

From this reading I never do behind any one’s back what I could not just as well do before his face.

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

From this reading “How would you like Professor Z to see your note-book?” asked Polly mischievously.

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

From this reading “Why, I shouldn’t care.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Yes, but don’t let that book fall into the hands of outsiders.

and nothing more

From this reading I never do behind any one’s back what I could not just as well do before his face.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Yes, but don’t let that book fall into the hands of outsiders.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “How would you like Professor Z to see your note-book?” asked Polly mischievously.

being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

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

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

in a disobedient or naughty way

From this reading “How would you like Professor Z to see your note-book?” asked Polly mischievously.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I never do behind any one’s back what I could not just as well do before his face.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I never do behind any one’s back what I could not just as well do before his face.

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

From this reading “How would you like Professor Z to see your note-book?” asked Polly mischievously.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Yes, but don’t let that book fall into the hands of outsiders.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

on one occasion

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

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

From this reading I never do behind any one’s back what I could not just as well do before his face.

plural of “outsider” — someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group

From this reading “Yes, but don’t let that book fall into the hands of outsiders.

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

From this reading “How would you like Professor Z to see your note-book?” asked Polly mischievously.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading “How would you like Professor Z to see your note-book?” asked Polly mischievously.

on the contrary

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “How would you like Professor Z to see your note-book?” asked Polly mischievously.

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

From this reading “Why, I shouldn’t care.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

express a supposition

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

carry out

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

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

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

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

From this reading “How would you like Professor Z to see your note-book?” asked Polly mischievously.

(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 never do behind any one’s back what I could not just as well do before his face.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I never do behind any one’s back what I could not just as well do before his face.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why, I shouldn’t care.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading The worst, I suppose, that he could give me would be a ‘D;’ but I think, on the whole, that he would be rather amused that I had had sufficient interest to take notes at once so literal and so copious.”

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “How would you like Professor Z to see your note-book?” asked Polly mischievously.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes, but don’t let that book fall into the hands of outsiders.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How would you like Professor Z to see your note-book?” asked Polly mischievously.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How would you like Professor Z to see your note-book?” asked Polly mischievously.

the ending of a series or sequence

From this reading “How would you like Professor Z to see your note-book?” asked Polly mischievously.