Chapter XI

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

From this reading “Her father had a little observatory of his own, on his own land, that he might study the stars.

how long something has existed

From this reading When Maria went to her observatory, her father was seventy years of age; he needed her as nurse and companion, but he said, ‘Go, and I will go with you.’”

(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 “This is the loveliest story of all,” exclaimed Grace, who loves her own old father dearly.

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

From this reading When Maria went to her observatory, her father was seventy years of age; he needed her as nurse and companion, but he said, ‘Go, and I will go with you.’”

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

From this reading When Maria went to her observatory, her father was seventy years of age; he needed her as nurse and companion, but he said, ‘Go, and I will go with you.’”

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

From this reading “Then it began with her grandfather,” said Juliet, who liked to find the beginnings of things.

plural of “beginning” — the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading “Then it began with her grandfather,” said Juliet, who liked to find the beginnings of things.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading So it is no marvel that his daughter is ending her useful days in a big observatory.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When Maria went to her observatory, her father was seventy years of age; he needed her as nurse and companion, but he said, ‘Go, and I will go with you.’”

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading When Maria went to her observatory, her father was seventy years of age; he needed her as nurse and companion, but he said, ‘Go, and I will go with you.’”

a female human offspring

From this reading So it is no marvel that his daughter is ending her useful days in a big observatory.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading So it is no marvel that his daughter is ending her useful days in a big observatory.

in a sincere and heartfelt manner

From this reading “This is the loveliest story of all,” exclaimed Grace, who loves her own old father dearly.

the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)

From this reading So it is no marvel that his daughter is ending her useful days in a big observatory.

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

From this reading “This is the loveliest story of all,” exclaimed Grace, who loves her own old father dearly.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading “Her father had a little observatory of his own, on his own land, that he might study the stars.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “Then it began with her grandfather,” said Juliet, who liked to find the beginnings of things.

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

From this reading When Maria went to her observatory, her father was seventy years of age; he needed her as nurse and companion, but he said, ‘Go, and I will go with you.’”

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

From this reading “This is the loveliest story of all,” exclaimed Grace, who loves her own old father dearly.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading “Then it began with her grandfather,” said Juliet, who liked to find the beginnings of things.

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

From this reading “Her father had a little observatory of his own, on his own land, that he might study the stars.

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

From this reading “Her father had a little observatory of his own, on his own land, that he might study the stars.

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

From this reading “Then it began with her grandfather,” said Juliet, who liked to find the beginnings of things.

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

From this reading “Her father had a little observatory of his own, on his own land, that he might study the stars.

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

From this reading When Maria went to her observatory, her father was seventy years of age; he needed her as nurse and companion, but he said, ‘Go, and I will go with you.’”

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

From this reading So it is no marvel that his daughter is ending her useful days in a big observatory.

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

From this reading So it is no marvel that his daughter is ending her useful days in a big observatory.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Then it began with her grandfather,” said Juliet, who liked to find the beginnings of things.

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From this reading “Then it began with her grandfather,” said Juliet, who liked to find the beginnings of things.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading “Her father had a little observatory of his own, on his own land, that he might study the stars.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading “Then it began with her grandfather,” said Juliet, who liked to find the beginnings of things.

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

From this reading “Her father had a little observatory of his own, on his own land, that he might study the stars.

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From this reading “This is the loveliest story of all,” exclaimed Grace, who loves her own old father dearly.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “This is the loveliest story of all,” exclaimed Grace, who loves her own old father dearly.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading When Maria went to her observatory, her father was seventy years of age; he needed her as nurse and companion, but he said, ‘Go, and I will go with you.’”

be amazed at

From this reading So it is no marvel that his daughter is ending her useful days in a big observatory.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “Her father had a little observatory of his own, on his own land, that he might study the stars.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading When Maria went to her observatory, her father was seventy years of age; he needed her as nurse and companion, but he said, ‘Go, and I will go with you.’”

not any; not one

From this reading So it is no marvel that his daughter is ending her useful days in a big observatory.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading When Maria went to her observatory, her father was seventy years of age; he needed her as nurse and companion, but he said, ‘Go, and I will go with you.’”

a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

From this reading “Her father had a little observatory of his own, on his own land, that he might study the stars.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Then it began with her grandfather,” said Juliet, who liked to find the beginnings of things.

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

From this reading “This is the loveliest story of all,” exclaimed Grace, who loves her own old father dearly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Her father had a little observatory of his own, on his own land, that he might study the stars.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “Her father had a little observatory of his own, on his own land, that he might study the stars.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Then it began with her grandfather,” said Juliet, who liked to find the beginnings of things.

being ten more than sixty

From this reading When Maria went to her observatory, her father was seventy years of age; he needed her as nurse and companion, but he said, ‘Go, and I will go with you.’”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it is no marvel that his daughter is ending her useful days in a big observatory.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading “Her father had a little observatory of his own, on his own land, that he might study the stars.

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 “This is the loveliest story of all,” exclaimed Grace, who loves her own old father dearly.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading “Her father had a little observatory of his own, on his own land, that he might study the stars.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Her father had a little observatory of his own, on his own land, that he might study the stars.

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

From this reading “Then it began with her grandfather,” said Juliet, who liked to find the beginnings of things.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Then it began with her grandfather,” said Juliet, who liked to find the beginnings of things.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “Then it began with her grandfather,” said Juliet, who liked to find the beginnings of things.

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

From this reading “This is the loveliest story of all,” exclaimed Grace, who loves her own old father dearly.

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

From this reading “Then it began with her grandfather,” said Juliet, who liked to find the beginnings of things.

being of use or service

From this reading So it is no marvel that his daughter is ending her useful days in a big observatory.

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

From this reading When Maria went to her observatory, her father was seventy years of age; he needed her as nurse and companion, but he said, ‘Go, and I will go with you.’”

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

From this reading When Maria went to her observatory, her father was seventy years of age; he needed her as nurse and companion, but he said, ‘Go, and I will go with you.’”

at the time that

From this reading When Maria went to her observatory, her father was seventy years of age; he needed her as nurse and companion, but he said, ‘Go, and I will go with you.’”

which person or people

From this reading “Then it began with her grandfather,” said Juliet, who liked to find the beginnings of things.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading When Maria went to her observatory, her father was seventy years of age; he needed her as nurse and companion, but he said, ‘Go, and I will go with you.’”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Then it began with her grandfather,” said Juliet, who liked to find the beginnings of things.

a late time of life

From this reading When Maria went to her observatory, her father was seventy years of age; he needed her as nurse and companion, but he said, ‘Go, and I will go with you.’”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When Maria went to her observatory, her father was seventy years of age; he needed her as nurse and companion, but he said, ‘Go, and I will go with you.’”