Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am so glad you came.

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

From this reading You are just in time.

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From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I am so glad you came.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS FALL OUT "What has happened to the Semper Fidelis Club?

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

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

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

at any time

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Oh, Arline!" she exclaimed.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS FALL OUT "What has happened to the Semper Fidelis Club?

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From this reading WHEN FRIENDS FALL OUT "What has happened to the Semper Fidelis Club?

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS FALL OUT "What has happened to the Semper Fidelis Club?

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "I am so glad you came.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS FALL OUT "What has happened to the Semper Fidelis Club?

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

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS FALL OUT "What has happened to the Semper Fidelis Club?

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

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

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

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

in an idle manner

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

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

From this reading You are just in time.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

and nothing more

From this reading You are just in time.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

and nothing more

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, Arline!" she exclaimed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

a group of people who work together

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS FALL OUT "What has happened to the Semper Fidelis Club?

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

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

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS FALL OUT "What has happened to the Semper Fidelis Club?

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

From this reading "Oh, Arline!" she exclaimed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I am so glad you came.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

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

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

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

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS FALL OUT "What has happened to the Semper Fidelis Club?

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

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

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS FALL OUT "What has happened to the Semper Fidelis Club?

hard to endure

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS FALL OUT "What has happened to the Semper Fidelis Club?

at the time that

From this reading WHEN FRIENDS FALL OUT "What has happened to the Semper Fidelis Club?

in or at the place that

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Did such a worthy organization ever exist, or did I merely dream?" inquired Arline Thayer, walking suddenly into the living room at Wayne Hall one evening, where Grace sat idly turning the pages of a magazine, at the same time trying to decide the best possible way of spending her evening.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am so glad you came.