Chapter XIX

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

From this reading "But how is it you aren't going for a holiday with Aunt Janie and Uncle John?" he inquired.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

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

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

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

From this reading "But how is it you aren't going for a holiday with Aunt Janie and Uncle John?" he inquired.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I don't know," Roger answered dubiously.

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From this reading "But how is it you aren't going for a holiday with Aunt Janie and Uncle John?" he inquired.

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

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

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

From this reading "I say, Roger, shall you like me to go with you?" he asked eagerly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

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

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

for the reason that

From this reading "Because father doesn't want to leave home till later.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But how is it you aren't going for a holiday with Aunt Janie and Uncle John?" he inquired.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

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From this reading "Because father doesn't want to leave home till later.

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

From this reading "I don't know," Roger answered dubiously.

in a questionable and dubious manner

From this reading "I don't know," Roger answered dubiously.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading "I say, Roger, shall you like me to go with you?" he asked eagerly.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "Because father doesn't want to leave home till later.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "But how is it you aren't going for a holiday with Aunt Janie and Uncle John?" he inquired.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I say, Roger, shall you like me to go with you?" he asked eagerly.

the act of departing

From this reading "But how is it you aren't going for a holiday with Aunt Janie and Uncle John?" he inquired.

destroyed or killed

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

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

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

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

From this reading "I say, Roger, shall you like me to go with you?" he asked eagerly.

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

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

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

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading "But how is it you aren't going for a holiday with Aunt Janie and Uncle John?" he inquired.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Because father doesn't want to leave home till later.

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From this reading "But how is it you aren't going for a holiday with Aunt Janie and Uncle John?" he inquired.

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

From this reading "I say, Roger, shall you like me to go with you?" he asked eagerly.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "But how is it you aren't going for a holiday with Aunt Janie and Uncle John?" he inquired.

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

From this reading "But how is it you aren't going for a holiday with Aunt Janie and Uncle John?" he inquired.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "But how is it you aren't going for a holiday with Aunt Janie and Uncle John?" he inquired.

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From this reading "But how is it you aren't going for a holiday with Aunt Janie and Uncle John?" he inquired.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "But how is it you aren't going for a holiday with Aunt Janie and Uncle John?" he inquired.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I don't know," Roger answered dubiously.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "Because father doesn't want to leave home till later.

go away from a place

From this reading "Because father doesn't want to leave home till later.

the act of departing

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I say, Roger, shall you like me to go with you?" he asked eagerly.

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

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

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

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

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

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

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

From this reading "I say, Roger, shall you like me to go with you?" he asked eagerly.

Identical; not different.

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

express in words

From this reading "I say, Roger, shall you like me to go with you?" he asked eagerly.

an educational institution

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I say, Roger, shall you like me to go with you?" he asked eagerly.

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

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

carry out

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

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

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

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

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

up to a particular time

From this reading "Because father doesn't want to leave home till later.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

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

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "But how is it you aren't going for a holiday with Aunt Janie and Uncle John?" he inquired.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Because father doesn't want to leave home till later.

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

From this reading AN ACCIDENT TO EDGAR "MOTHER has gone to see Aunt Mary to ask her to take me to Lynn next month," Edgar Marsh informed his cousin, as they passed out of the Grammar School building at about the same time that his mother was leaving Princess Street.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I say, Roger, shall you like me to go with you?" he asked eagerly.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I say, Roger, shall you like me to go with you?" he asked eagerly.