Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading But Karl was not able to see whether she approved or disapproved.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

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

From this reading Aunt Ruth shook her finger, and said feebly: "Oh, that's too bad!"

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading But Karl was not able to see whether she approved or disapproved.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Aunt Ruth shook her finger, and said feebly: "Oh, that's too bad!"

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Aunt Ruth shook her finger, and said feebly: "Oh, that's too bad!"

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

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

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Karl was not able to see whether she approved or disapproved.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The ice-cream was sent for, and enjoyed by the child.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The ice-cream was sent for, and enjoyed by the child.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading While the sweet taste was yet on his tongue, he heard his mother say: "I'm very much obliged to Poole for his treat--it's delicious."

past form of “disapprove” — consider bad or wrong

From this reading But Karl was not able to see whether she approved or disapproved.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

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

From this reading The ice-cream was sent for, and enjoyed by the child.

in a faint and feeble manner

From this reading Aunt Ruth shook her finger, and said feebly: "Oh, that's too bad!"

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading Aunt Ruth shook her finger, and said feebly: "Oh, that's too bad!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The ice-cream was sent for, and enjoyed by the child.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

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

From this reading While the sweet taste was yet on his tongue, he heard his mother say: "I'm very much obliged to Poole for his treat--it's delicious."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading While the sweet taste was yet on his tongue, he heard his mother say: "I'm very much obliged to Poole for his treat--it's delicious."

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

From this reading Aunt Ruth shook her finger, and said feebly: "Oh, that's too bad!"

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

From this reading While the sweet taste was yet on his tongue, he heard his mother say: "I'm very much obliged to Poole for his treat--it's delicious."

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

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

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

From this reading While the sweet taste was yet on his tongue, he heard his mother say: "I'm very much obliged to Poole for his treat--it's delicious."

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

From this reading The ice-cream was sent for, and enjoyed by the child.

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

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

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

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

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

From this reading While the sweet taste was yet on his tongue, he heard his mother say: "I'm very much obliged to Poole for his treat--it's delicious."

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

From this reading But Karl was not able to see whether she approved or disapproved.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

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

From this reading While the sweet taste was yet on his tongue, he heard his mother say: "I'm very much obliged to Poole for his treat--it's delicious."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading While the sweet taste was yet on his tongue, he heard his mother say: "I'm very much obliged to Poole for his treat--it's delicious."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Karl was not able to see whether she approved or disapproved.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading While the sweet taste was yet on his tongue, he heard his mother say: "I'm very much obliged to Poole for his treat--it's delicious."

past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Aunt Ruth shook her finger, and said feebly: "Oh, that's too bad!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While the sweet taste was yet on his tongue, he heard his mother say: "I'm very much obliged to Poole for his treat--it's delicious."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But Karl was not able to see whether she approved or disapproved.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

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

From this reading While the sweet taste was yet on his tongue, he heard his mother say: "I'm very much obliged to Poole for his treat--it's delicious."

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Aunt Ruth shook her finger, and said feebly: "Oh, that's too bad!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Aunt Ruth shook her finger, and said feebly: "Oh, that's too bad!"

express in words

From this reading While the sweet taste was yet on his tongue, he heard his mother say: "I'm very much obliged to Poole for his treat--it's delicious."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But Karl was not able to see whether she approved or disapproved.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The ice-cream was sent for, and enjoyed by the child.

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

From this reading But Karl was not able to see whether she approved or disapproved.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Aunt Ruth shook her finger, and said feebly: "Oh, that's too bad!"

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading While the sweet taste was yet on his tongue, he heard his mother say: "I'm very much obliged to Poole for his treat--it's delicious."

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading While the sweet taste was yet on his tongue, he heard his mother say: "I'm very much obliged to Poole for his treat--it's delicious."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

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

From this reading Aunt Ruth shook her finger, and said feebly: "Oh, that's too bad!"

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

From this reading The ice-cream was sent for, and enjoyed by the child.

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

From this reading But Karl was not able to see whether she approved or disapproved.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading While the sweet taste was yet on his tongue, he heard his mother say: "I'm very much obliged to Poole for his treat--it's delicious."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Aunt Ruth shook her finger, and said feebly: "Oh, that's too bad!"

interact in a certain way

From this reading While the sweet taste was yet on his tongue, he heard his mother say: "I'm very much obliged to Poole for his treat--it's delicious."

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

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

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

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

precisely as stated

From this reading While the sweet taste was yet on his tongue, he heard his mother say: "I'm very much obliged to Poole for his treat--it's delicious."

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

From this reading But Karl was not able to see whether she approved or disapproved.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading But Karl was not able to see whether she approved or disapproved.

during the time that

From this reading While the sweet taste was yet on his tongue, he heard his mother say: "I'm very much obliged to Poole for his treat--it's delicious."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Is it strange that the boy's perception of right and wrong should be obscured? or that, in a day or two afterward, he should come in from the street with an orange in his hand, and, on being questioned about it, reply: "A woman let it drop from her basket, and I picked it up.

but in spite of that

From this reading While the sweet taste was yet on his tongue, he heard his mother say: "I'm very much obliged to Poole for his treat--it's delicious."