Chapter IV

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

From this reading MAKING A START Two days later Tom Fernlea again called on Roland.

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From this reading MAKING A START Two days later Tom Fernlea again called on Roland.

(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 He did not tell me exactly what he wanted you for, but I expect it is all right.

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

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading What a pity it is, Roland, you did not see your father before he went away!

earlier than; in front of

From this reading What a pity it is, Roland, you did not see your father before he went away!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He did not tell me exactly what he wanted you for, but I expect it is all right.

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

From this reading MAKING A START Two days later Tom Fernlea again called on Roland.

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading MAKING A START Two days later Tom Fernlea again called on Roland.

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

From this reading He did not tell me exactly what he wanted you for, but I expect it is all right.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading He did not tell me exactly what he wanted you for, but I expect it is all right.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading He did not tell me exactly what he wanted you for, but I expect it is all right.

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

From this reading "My father says will you look round to his office to-morrow morning?

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From this reading MAKING A START Two days later Tom Fernlea again called on Roland.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He did not tell me exactly what he wanted you for, but I expect it is all right.

usually; as a rule

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

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

From this reading He did not tell me exactly what he wanted you for, but I expect it is all right.

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

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

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

From this reading "My father says will you look round to his office to-morrow morning?

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

From this reading He did not tell me exactly what he wanted you for, but I expect it is all right.

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

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

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

From this reading He did not tell me exactly what he wanted you for, but I expect it is all right.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He did not tell me exactly what he wanted you for, but I expect it is all right.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading MAKING A START Two days later Tom Fernlea again called on Roland.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "My father says will you look round to his office to-morrow morning?

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading MAKING A START Two days later Tom Fernlea again called on Roland.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He did not tell me exactly what he wanted you for, but I expect it is all right.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "My father says will you look round to his office to-morrow morning?

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My father says will you look round to his office to-morrow morning?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not tell me exactly what he wanted you for, but I expect it is all right.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading "My father says will you look round to his office to-morrow morning?

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

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MAKING A START Two days later Tom Fernlea again called on Roland.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading What a pity it is, Roland, you did not see your father before he went away!

precisely, exactly

From this reading He did not tell me exactly what he wanted you for, but I expect it is all right.

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

From this reading MAKING A START Two days later Tom Fernlea again called on Roland.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "My father says will you look round to his office to-morrow morning?

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "My father says will you look round to his office to-morrow morning?

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading What a pity it is, Roland, you did not see your father before he went away!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading MAKING A START Two days later Tom Fernlea again called on Roland.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

express in words

From this reading He did not tell me exactly what he wanted you for, but I expect it is all right.

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

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

a special situation

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

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

From this reading "My father says will you look round to his office to-morrow morning?

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From this reading "My father says will you look round to his office to-morrow morning?

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

male cat

From this reading MAKING A START Two days later Tom Fernlea again called on Roland.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading MAKING A START Two days later Tom Fernlea again called on Roland.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He did not tell me exactly what he wanted you for, but I expect it is all right.

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

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

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

From this reading What a pity it is, Roland, you did not see your father before he went away!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He did not tell me exactly what he wanted you for, but I expect it is all right.

at the time that

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "My father says will you look round to his office to-morrow morning?

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

the day immediately before today

From this reading He was very much interested in what I told him yesterday, and when the old man takes a thing up he generally carries it through, so I expect there is something in the wind.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "My father says will you look round to his office to-morrow morning?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading What a pity it is, Roland, you did not see your father before he went away!