Chapter XI

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

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

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

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

eagerly desirous

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

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

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the sounds which met his ear were peals of laughter, mingled with mild, and, as it would seem, unavailing expostulations from his grandmother.

a young person of either sex

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading But the sounds which met his ear were peals of laughter, mingled with mild, and, as it would seem, unavailing expostulations from his grandmother.

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From this reading But the sounds which met his ear were peals of laughter, mingled with mild, and, as it would seem, unavailing expostulations from his grandmother.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

set up or found

From this reading He had found her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But the sounds which met his ear were peals of laughter, mingled with mild, and, as it would seem, unavailing expostulations from his grandmother.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

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

From this reading He had found her.

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From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

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

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

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

From this reading He had found her.

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

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

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

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

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From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading LITTLE JERRY.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

the sound of laughing

From this reading But the sounds which met his ear were peals of laughter, mingled with mild, and, as it would seem, unavailing expostulations from his grandmother.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

hear with intention

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

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

From this reading LITTLE JERRY.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading But the sounds which met his ear were peals of laughter, mingled with mild, and, as it would seem, unavailing expostulations from his grandmother.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading But the sounds which met his ear were peals of laughter, mingled with mild, and, as it would seem, unavailing expostulations from his grandmother.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading But the sounds which met his ear were peals of laughter, mingled with mild, and, as it would seem, unavailing expostulations from his grandmother.

a particular point in time

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

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

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

the middle of the day

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But the sounds which met his ear were peals of laughter, mingled with mild, and, as it would seem, unavailing expostulations from his grandmother.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

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From this reading But the sounds which met his ear were peals of laughter, mingled with mild, and, as it would seem, unavailing expostulations from his grandmother.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But the sounds which met his ear were peals of laughter, mingled with mild, and, as it would seem, unavailing expostulations from his grandmother.

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

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading But the sounds which met his ear were peals of laughter, mingled with mild, and, as it would seem, unavailing expostulations from his grandmother.

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

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

not in physical motion

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

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

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

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

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

producing no result or effect

From this reading But the sounds which met his ear were peals of laughter, mingled with mild, and, as it would seem, unavailing expostulations from his grandmother.

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

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

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

From this reading But the sounds which met his ear were peals of laughter, mingled with mild, and, as it would seem, unavailing expostulations from his grandmother.

at the time that

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But the sounds which met his ear were peals of laughter, mingled with mild, and, as it would seem, unavailing expostulations from his grandmother.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was nearly noon when Harold left Tracy Park the previous day and started for home, eager and anxious with regard to the child whom he claimed as his own.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading She was his, and he should keep her, he said to himself, and then he wondered how his grandmother had managed with her, and if she had cried for him or her mother, and as he reached the house he stood still a moment to listen.

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

From this reading But the sounds which met his ear were peals of laughter, mingled with mild, and, as it would seem, unavailing expostulations from his grandmother.