Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading "I believe he is a twentieth century werwolf, as Dorothy said," Ethel Brown insisted.

(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 "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

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

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

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

From this reading No one liked Mr. Hapgood better as time went on.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I believe he is a twentieth century werwolf, as Dorothy said," Ethel Brown insisted.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading No one liked Mr. Hapgood better as time went on.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Sometimes he brought with him his niece, whose name, they learned, was Mary Smith.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading "I believe he is a twentieth century werwolf, as Dorothy said," Ethel Brown insisted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading UNCLE DAN'S RESEARCHES "Uncle Dan," whose last name was Hapgood, did not cease his calls upon the Clarks.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading UNCLE DAN'S RESEARCHES "Uncle Dan," whose last name was Hapgood, did not cease his calls upon the Clarks.

a period of 100 years

From this reading "I believe he is a twentieth century werwolf, as Dorothy said," Ethel Brown insisted.

plural of “clark” — United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)

From this reading UNCLE DAN'S RESEARCHES "Uncle Dan," whose last name was Hapgood, did not cease his calls upon the Clarks.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

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From this reading UNCLE DAN'S RESEARCHES "Uncle Dan," whose last name was Hapgood, did not cease his calls upon the Clarks.

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

From this reading UNCLE DAN'S RESEARCHES "Uncle Dan," whose last name was Hapgood, did not cease his calls upon the Clarks.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading UNCLE DAN'S RESEARCHES "Uncle Dan," whose last name was Hapgood, did not cease his calls upon the Clarks.

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From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

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

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

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

From this reading "I believe he is a twentieth century werwolf, as Dorothy said," Ethel Brown insisted.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

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

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

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

From this reading UNCLE DAN'S RESEARCHES "Uncle Dan," whose last name was Hapgood, did not cease his calls upon the Clarks.

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

From this reading Sometimes he brought with him his niece, whose name, they learned, was Mary Smith.

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

From this reading Sometimes he brought with him his niece, whose name, they learned, was Mary Smith.

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

From this reading UNCLE DAN'S RESEARCHES "Uncle Dan," whose last name was Hapgood, did not cease his calls upon the Clarks.

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

From this reading "I believe he is a twentieth century werwolf, as Dorothy said," Ethel Brown insisted.

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

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading "I believe he is a twentieth century werwolf, as Dorothy said," Ethel Brown insisted.

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

From this reading "I believe he is a twentieth century werwolf, as Dorothy said," Ethel Brown insisted.

immediately past

From this reading UNCLE DAN'S RESEARCHES "Uncle Dan," whose last name was Hapgood, did not cease his calls upon the Clarks.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Sometimes he brought with him his niece, whose name, they learned, was Mary Smith.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading No one liked Mr. Hapgood better as time went on.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

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

From this reading Sometimes he brought with him his niece, whose name, they learned, was Mary Smith.

past form of “misbehave” — behave badly

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

a form of address for a man

From this reading No one liked Mr. Hapgood better as time went on.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading UNCLE DAN'S RESEARCHES "Uncle Dan," whose last name was Hapgood, did not cease his calls upon the Clarks.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Sometimes he brought with him his niece, whose name, they learned, was Mary Smith.

not any; not one

From this reading No one liked Mr. Hapgood better as time went on.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading UNCLE DAN'S RESEARCHES "Uncle Dan," whose last name was Hapgood, did not cease his calls upon the Clarks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading No one liked Mr. Hapgood better as time went on.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one liked Mr. Hapgood better as time went on.

in an original manner

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

the act of punishing

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading UNCLE DAN'S RESEARCHES "Uncle Dan," whose last name was Hapgood, did not cease his calls upon the Clarks.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I believe he is a twentieth century werwolf, as Dorothy said," Ethel Brown insisted.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Sometimes he brought with him his niece, whose name, they learned, was Mary Smith.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

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

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes he brought with him his niece, whose name, they learned, was Mary Smith.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

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

From this reading UNCLE DAN'S RESEARCHES "Uncle Dan," whose last name was Hapgood, did not cease his calls upon the Clarks.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

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

From this reading Sometimes he brought with him his niece, whose name, they learned, was Mary Smith.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading No one liked Mr. Hapgood better as time went on.

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

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

position 20 in a countable series of things

From this reading "I believe he is a twentieth century werwolf, as Dorothy said," Ethel Brown insisted.

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

From this reading UNCLE DAN'S RESEARCHES "Uncle Dan," whose last name was Hapgood, did not cease his calls upon the Clarks.

up to a particular time

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading UNCLE DAN'S RESEARCHES "Uncle Dan," whose last name was Hapgood, did not cease his calls upon the Clarks.

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

From this reading UNCLE DAN'S RESEARCHES "Uncle Dan," whose last name was Hapgood, did not cease his calls upon the Clarks.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading No one liked Mr. Hapgood better as time went on.

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

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

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

From this reading "I believe he is a twentieth century werwolf, as Dorothy said," Ethel Brown insisted.

which person or people

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.

belonging to which person

From this reading UNCLE DAN'S RESEARCHES "Uncle Dan," whose last name was Hapgood, did not cease his calls upon the Clarks.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sometimes he brought with him his niece, whose name, they learned, was Mary Smith.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "Another Smith!" ejaculated Dorothy who had lived long enough in the world to find out the apparent truth of the legend, that originally all the inhabitants of the earth were named Smith and so continued until some of them misbehaved and were given other names by way of punishment.