Chapter XV

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

From this reading “I heard a little lady with glasses on a stick, ask the postman if he had ever heard of a dog.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading I told her I _might_ be able to find the pup, but the person who had him loved him dearly.

(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 knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “I heard a little lady with glasses on a stick, ask the postman if he had ever heard of a dog.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

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

From this reading I told her I _might_ be able to find the pup, but the person who had him loved him dearly.

for the reason that

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I told her I _might_ be able to find the pup, but the person who had him loved him dearly.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

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

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

in a sincere and heartfelt manner

From this reading I told her I _might_ be able to find the pup, but the person who had him loved him dearly.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading “I heard a little lady with glasses on a stick, ask the postman if he had ever heard of a dog.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

at any time

From this reading “I heard a little lady with glasses on a stick, ask the postman if he had ever heard of a dog.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I told her I _might_ be able to find the pup, but the person who had him loved him dearly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading “I heard a little lady with glasses on a stick, ask the postman if he had ever heard of a dog.

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

From this reading Then I knew the whole story, and I waited until I got her outside.

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

From this reading “I heard a little lady with glasses on a stick, ask the postman if he had ever heard of a dog.

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

From this reading “I heard a little lady with glasses on a stick, ask the postman if he had ever heard of a dog.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “I heard a little lady with glasses on a stick, ask the postman if he had ever heard of a dog.

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

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

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

From this reading I told her I _might_ be able to find the pup, but the person who had him loved him dearly.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

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

From this reading “I heard a little lady with glasses on a stick, ask the postman if he had ever heard of a dog.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “I heard a little lady with glasses on a stick, ask the postman if he had ever heard of a dog.

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

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “I heard a little lady with glasses on a stick, ask the postman if he had ever heard of a dog.

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

From this reading “I heard a little lady with glasses on a stick, ask the postman if he had ever heard of a dog.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

held dear

From this reading I told her I _might_ be able to find the pup, but the person who had him loved him dearly.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I told her I _might_ be able to find the pup, but the person who had him loved him dearly.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “I heard a little lady with glasses on a stick, ask the postman if he had ever heard of a dog.

on one occasion

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Then I knew the whole story, and I waited until I got her outside.

a human being

From this reading I told her I _might_ be able to find the pup, but the person who had him loved him dearly.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

a man who delivers the mail

From this reading “I heard a little lady with glasses on a stick, ask the postman if he had ever heard of a dog.

young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf

From this reading I told her I _might_ be able to find the pup, but the person who had him loved him dearly.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

in or at or to some place

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading “I heard a little lady with glasses on a stick, ask the postman if he had ever heard of a dog.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then I knew the whole story, and I waited until I got her outside.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

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

From this reading I told her I _might_ be able to find the pup, but the person who had him loved him dearly.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I told her I _might_ be able to find the pup, but the person who had him loved him dearly.

up to a particular time

From this reading Then I knew the whole story, and I waited until I got her outside.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Then I knew the whole story, and I waited until I got her outside.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I knew at once it was our dog, because she said she had come all the way from some place, because she fancied her pet had been lost out of her car, in a place on the road near here somewhere.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

at the time that

From this reading THE STORY OF RAVELINGS “This was how it was,” began Tavia, when, as she said, she and Dorothy were behind closed doors that were locked.

which person or people

From this reading I told her I _might_ be able to find the pup, but the person who had him loved him dearly.

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

From this reading Then I knew the whole story, and I waited until I got her outside.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I heard a little lady with glasses on a stick, ask the postman if he had ever heard of a dog.