Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading A NEW PLASTER.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading "I am afraid you must come, mother, on account of those business matters," Mrs. Somers answered.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "I am afraid you must come, mother, on account of those business matters," Mrs. Somers answered.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "But the children will be all right, I know.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am afraid you must come, mother, on account of those business matters," Mrs. Somers answered.

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

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I am afraid you must come, mother, on account of those business matters," Mrs. Somers answered.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

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

From this reading "But the children will be all right, I know.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "I am afraid you must come, mother, on account of those business matters," Mrs. Somers answered.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But the children will be all right, I know.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

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

From this reading "I am afraid you must come, mother, on account of those business matters," Mrs. Somers answered.

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

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

dearly loved

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

divisible by two

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

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

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

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

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

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

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

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

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

lacking determination or decisiveness

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

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

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

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

From this reading "But the children will be all right, I know.

go away from a place

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "I am afraid you must come, mother, on account of those business matters," Mrs. Somers answered.

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

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

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

From this reading "I am afraid you must come, mother, on account of those business matters," Mrs. Somers answered.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "I am afraid you must come, mother, on account of those business matters," Mrs. Somers answered.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I am afraid you must come, mother, on account of those business matters," Mrs. Somers answered.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A NEW PLASTER.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I am afraid you must come, mother, on account of those business matters," Mrs. Somers answered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

apply a heavy coat to

From this reading A NEW PLASTER.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "But the children will be all right, I know.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

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

From this reading "I am afraid you must come, mother, on account of those business matters," Mrs. Somers answered.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

having a supporting base

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

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

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

carry out

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

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

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

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

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

precisely as stated

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

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

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

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

From this reading "It seems to me, my dear," said grandma, standing on the piazza, and drawing on her gloves, "that it is a _very_ great risk to run to go and leave those children to themselves for six whole hours.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "But the children will be all right, I know.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you _could_ manage without me, I think I'll stay at home, even now," and grandma looked somewhat irresolutely at the carriage, which was waiting at the gate to take them to the station.