Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading A NEW KIND OF EXAMINATION.

(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 I've got all their first names.

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From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

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

From this reading "Don't make a mistake, Almira," said her mother in an undertone.

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

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

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

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "I'm glad the trunks are up stairs, but we mustn't begin by saying 'mister' to them.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I'm glad the trunks are up stairs, but we mustn't begin by saying 'mister' to them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I'm glad the trunks are up stairs, but we mustn't begin by saying 'mister' to them.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

having made preparations

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

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

From this reading "Don't make a mistake, Almira," said her mother in an undertone.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading A NEW KIND OF EXAMINATION.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "I'm glad the trunks are up stairs, but we mustn't begin by saying 'mister' to them.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I've got all their first names.

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

From this reading "Don't make a mistake, Almira," said her mother in an undertone.

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

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

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

From this reading "I'm glad the trunks are up stairs, but we mustn't begin by saying 'mister' to them.

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

From this reading I've got all their first names.

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

From this reading "Don't make a mistake, Almira," said her mother in an undertone.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading A NEW KIND OF EXAMINATION.

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

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

engage in

From this reading "Don't make a mistake, Almira," said her mother in an undertone.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading "Don't make a mistake, Almira," said her mother in an undertone.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I'm glad the trunks are up stairs, but we mustn't begin by saying 'mister' to them.

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

From this reading "Don't make a mistake, Almira," said her mother in an undertone.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

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

From this reading "I'm glad the trunks are up stairs, but we mustn't begin by saying 'mister' to them.

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

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading I've got all their first names.

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

From this reading A NEW KIND OF EXAMINATION.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A NEW KIND OF EXAMINATION.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Don't make a mistake, Almira," said her mother in an undertone.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "I'm glad the trunks are up stairs, but we mustn't begin by saying 'mister' to them.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading "I'm glad the trunks are up stairs, but we mustn't begin by saying 'mister' to them.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

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

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I've got all their first names.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "I'm glad the trunks are up stairs, but we mustn't begin by saying 'mister' to them.

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

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

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

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

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

From this reading "I'm glad the trunks are up stairs, but we mustn't begin by saying 'mister' to them.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

a quiet or hushed tone of voice

From this reading "Don't make a mistake, Almira," said her mother in an undertone.

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

From this reading "I'm glad the trunks are up stairs, but we mustn't begin by saying 'mister' to them.

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

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I'm glad the trunks are up stairs, but we mustn't begin by saying 'mister' to them.

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

From this reading Three large trunks and one small one were delivered at Mrs. Myers's front door before that first breakfast was disposed of; and Miss Almira remarked of the boys, a few minutes later,-- "How strong they are, especially Mr. Kinzer!"