Chapter XI

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

From this reading For Professor Ladue had not been an early riser.

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

From this reading College professors of certain types are not noted for their earliness.

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

From this reading It was very early, as the habits of the Ladue family went, when the train pulled into the station at Whitby.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was very early, as the habits of the Ladue family went, when the train pulled into the station at Whitby.

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

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For Professor Ladue had not been an early riser.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One of these types had been well represented by Professor Ladue.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading College professors of certain types are not noted for their earliness.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

clothing in general

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading College professors of certain types are not noted for their earliness.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

quality of coming early or earlier in time

From this reading College professors of certain types are not noted for their earliness.

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

From this reading It was very early, as the habits of the Ladue family went, when the train pulled into the station at Whitby.

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

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

at any time

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was very early, as the habits of the Ladue family went, when the train pulled into the station at Whitby.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For Professor Ladue had not been an early riser.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading It was very early, as the habits of the Ladue family went, when the train pulled into the station at Whitby.

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

From this reading For Professor Ladue had not been an early riser.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

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

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

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

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

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

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was very early, as the habits of the Ladue family went, when the train pulled into the station at Whitby.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was very early, as the habits of the Ladue family went, when the train pulled into the station at Whitby.

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From this reading It was very early, as the habits of the Ladue family went, when the train pulled into the station at Whitby.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

not any; not one

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For Professor Ladue had not been an early riser.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading College professors of certain types are not noted for their earliness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was very early, as the habits of the Ladue family went, when the train pulled into the station at Whitby.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of these types had been well represented by Professor Ladue.

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

From this reading For Professor Ladue had not been an early riser.

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading College professors of certain types are not noted for their earliness.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading It was very early, as the habits of the Ladue family went, when the train pulled into the station at Whitby.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading One of these types had been well represented by Professor Ladue.

a person who rises (especially from bed)

From this reading For Professor Ladue had not been an early riser.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading It was very early, as the habits of the Ladue family went, when the train pulled into the station at Whitby.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

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

From this reading It was very early, as the habits of the Ladue family went, when the train pulled into the station at Whitby.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading College professors of certain types are not noted for their earliness.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading One of these types had been well represented by Professor Ladue.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

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

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.

create by training and teaching

From this reading It was very early, as the habits of the Ladue family went, when the train pulled into the station at Whitby.

plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading College professors of certain types are not noted for their earliness.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was very early, as the habits of the Ladue family went, when the train pulled into the station at Whitby.

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

From this reading It was very early, as the habits of the Ladue family went, when the train pulled into the station at Whitby.

(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 One of these types had been well represented by Professor Ladue.

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

From this reading It was very early, as the habits of the Ladue family went, when the train pulled into the station at Whitby.

at the time that

From this reading It was very early, as the habits of the Ladue family went, when the train pulled into the station at Whitby.

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

From this reading It was very early, as the habits of the Ladue family went, when the train pulled into the station at Whitby.

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

From this reading He had not, to be sure, ever met his classes clad in his evening clothes; but, no doubt, he would have done so, in time, if his career had not been cut short.