Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

later than; following

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

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

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

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

From this reading As it was early Bunny and Sue had not yet gone to bed so they could hear the talk that went on.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading As it was early Bunny and Sue had not yet gone to bed so they could hear the talk that went on.

a youthful male person

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading "We cleared nearly two hundred dollars for our Red Cross Chapter from the Opera House show."

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading "We cleared nearly two hundred dollars for our Red Cross Chapter from the Opera House show."

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

From this reading As it was early Bunny and Sue had not yet gone to bed so they could hear the talk that went on.

travel across or pass over

From this reading "We cleared nearly two hundred dollars for our Red Cross Chapter from the Opera House show."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

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

From this reading "I think we did very well, Mrs. Brown," said Mrs. West, the mother of Sue's playmate, Sadie.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading "We cleared nearly two hundred dollars for our Red Cross Chapter from the Opera House show."

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading As it was early Bunny and Sue had not yet gone to bed so they could hear the talk that went on.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "That's splendid!" exclaimed Mrs. Brown.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "We cleared nearly two hundred dollars for our Red Cross Chapter from the Opera House show."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "We cleared nearly two hundred dollars for our Red Cross Chapter from the Opera House show."

a young female

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

destroyed or killed

From this reading As it was early Bunny and Sue had not yet gone to bed so they could hear the talk that went on.

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

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading As it was early Bunny and Sue had not yet gone to bed so they could hear the talk that went on.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

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

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

ten 10s

From this reading "We cleared nearly two hundred dollars for our Red Cross Chapter from the Opera House show."

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

From this reading "I think we did very well, Mrs. Brown," said Mrs. West, the mother of Sue's playmate, Sadie.

someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

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

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

a performer who juggles objects and performs tricks of manual dexterity

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

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

From this reading "I think we did very well, Mrs. Brown," said Mrs. West, the mother of Sue's playmate, Sadie.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "We cleared nearly two hundred dollars for our Red Cross Chapter from the Opera House show."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As it was early Bunny and Sue had not yet gone to bed so they could hear the talk that went on.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As it was early Bunny and Sue had not yet gone to bed so they could hear the talk that went on.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "We cleared nearly two hundred dollars for our Red Cross Chapter from the Opera House show."

above and across; more than

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

a companion at play

From this reading "I think we did very well, Mrs. Brown," said Mrs. West, the mother of Sue's playmate, Sadie.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading "We cleared nearly two hundred dollars for our Red Cross Chapter from the Opera House show."

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From this reading "I think we did very well, Mrs. Brown," said Mrs. West, the mother of Sue's playmate, Sadie.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I think we did very well, Mrs. Brown," said Mrs. West, the mother of Sue's playmate, Sadie.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "We cleared nearly two hundred dollars for our Red Cross Chapter from the Opera House show."

a person who sings

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading "That's splendid!" exclaimed Mrs. Brown.

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

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

From this reading "I think we did very well, Mrs. Brown," said Mrs. West, the mother of Sue's playmate, Sadie.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading As it was early Bunny and Sue had not yet gone to bed so they could hear the talk that went on.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As it was early Bunny and Sue had not yet gone to bed so they could hear the talk that went on.

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From this reading "That's splendid!" exclaimed Mrs. Brown.

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

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As it was early Bunny and Sue had not yet gone to bed so they could hear the talk that went on.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think we did very well, Mrs. Brown," said Mrs. West, the mother of Sue's playmate, Sadie.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

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

From this reading As it was early Bunny and Sue had not yet gone to bed so they could hear the talk that went on.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

precisely as stated

From this reading "I think we did very well, Mrs. Brown," said Mrs. West, the mother of Sue's playmate, Sadie.

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

From this reading As it was early Bunny and Sue had not yet gone to bed so they could hear the talk that went on.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I think we did very well, Mrs. Brown," said Mrs. West, the mother of Sue's playmate, Sadie.

(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 we did very well, Mrs. Brown," said Mrs. West, the mother of Sue's playmate, Sadie.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As it was early Bunny and Sue had not yet gone to bed so they could hear the talk that went on.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading "I think we did very well, Mrs. Brown," said Mrs. West, the mother of Sue's playmate, Sadie.

in or at the place that

From this reading TALKING IT OVER One evening two or three days after the performance in the Opera House, where Bunny and Sue had so much enjoyed the impersonator, the juggler, the boy acrobat, and the girl singer, a number of ladies called at the home of Mrs. Brown.

but in spite of that

From this reading As it was early Bunny and Sue had not yet gone to bed so they could hear the talk that went on.