Chapter V

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

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “I’ll go with him, if he likes, and tell the judge about it.”

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

From this reading “It is an imposition, Mrs. White,” warned her chauffeur.

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

From this reading THE OLD LADY WITH THE BASKET Time was flying and Mrs. White was becoming anxious.

eagerly desirous

From this reading THE OLD LADY WITH THE BASKET Time was flying and Mrs. White was becoming anxious.

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

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading THE OLD LADY WITH THE BASKET Time was flying and Mrs. White was becoming anxious.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading THE OLD LADY WITH THE BASKET Time was flying and Mrs. White was becoming anxious.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

a man paid to drive a privately owned car

From this reading “It is an imposition, Mrs. White,” warned her chauffeur.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Do pay the man, Ned, and let us go on.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

moving swiftly

From this reading THE OLD LADY WITH THE BASKET Time was flying and Mrs. White was becoming anxious.

at ease in talking to others

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

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

From this reading “Do pay the man, Ned, and let us go on.

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

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

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

From this reading “It is an imposition, Mrs. White,” warned her chauffeur.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I’ll go with him, if he likes, and tell the judge about it.”

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

From this reading “I’ll go with him, if he likes, and tell the judge about it.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)

From this reading “It is an imposition, Mrs. White,” warned her chauffeur.

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

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

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

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It is an imposition, Mrs. White,” warned her chauffeur.

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

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading “I’ll go with him, if he likes, and tell the judge about it.”

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE OLD LADY WITH THE BASKET Time was flying and Mrs. White was becoming anxious.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Do pay the man, Ned, and let us go on.

plural of “like” — a similar kind

From this reading “I’ll go with him, if he likes, and tell the judge about it.”

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

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “Do pay the man, Ned, and let us go on.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

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

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE OLD LADY WITH THE BASKET Time was flying and Mrs. White was becoming anxious.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

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

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

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

From this reading “Do pay the man, Ned, and let us go on.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE OLD LADY WITH THE BASKET Time was flying and Mrs. White was becoming anxious.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Do pay the man, Ned, and let us go on.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading “Do pay the man, Ned, and let us go on.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

express in words

From this reading “I’ll go with him, if he likes, and tell the judge about it.”

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

From this reading THE OLD LADY WITH THE BASKET Time was flying and Mrs. White was becoming anxious.

a special situation

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE OLD LADY WITH THE BASKET Time was flying and Mrs. White was becoming anxious.

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

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Do pay the man, Ned, and let us go on.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading “It is an imposition, Mrs. White,” warned her chauffeur.

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

From this reading THE OLD LADY WITH THE BASKET Time was flying and Mrs. White was becoming anxious.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE OLD LADY WITH THE BASKET Time was flying and Mrs. White was becoming anxious.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE OLD LADY WITH THE BASKET Time was flying and Mrs. White was becoming anxious.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.

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

From this reading Of course, the cow is not worth so much----” “Why, mother, it’s a miserable little thing,” began Nat; but the farmer burst in with a lot of threats as to what he would do if the money was not immediately forthcoming, and Nat subsided.