Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

later than; following

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

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

From this reading "Almost everything.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

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

From this reading "And now that things are more or less settled, wouldn't you like to know what we are going to do?" inquired Francis.

any thing at all

From this reading "Haven't I anything to do with it?" inquired Marjorie, not crossly, but as one seeking information.

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

From this reading "And now that things are more or less settled, wouldn't you like to know what we are going to do?" inquired Francis.

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

From this reading "Haven't I anything to do with it?" inquired Marjorie, not crossly, but as one seeking information.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Haven't I anything to do with it?" inquired Marjorie, not crossly, but as one seeking information.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading But you don't know the road to Canada.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

in an ill-natured manner

From this reading "Haven't I anything to do with it?" inquired Marjorie, not crossly, but as one seeking information.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "And now that things are more or less settled, wouldn't you like to know what we are going to do?" inquired Francis.

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

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

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

From this reading But you don't know the road to Canada.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading "Almost everything.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

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

From this reading "And now that things are more or less settled, wouldn't you like to know what we are going to do?" inquired Francis.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

the act of departing

From this reading "And now that things are more or less settled, wouldn't you like to know what we are going to do?" inquired Francis.

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From this reading "Haven't I anything to do with it?" inquired Marjorie, not crossly, but as one seeking information.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

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

From this reading "Haven't I anything to do with it?" inquired Marjorie, not crossly, but as one seeking information.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

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

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

a message received and understood

From this reading "Haven't I anything to do with it?" inquired Marjorie, not crossly, but as one seeking information.

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

From this reading "And now that things are more or less settled, wouldn't you like to know what we are going to do?" inquired Francis.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Haven't I anything to do with it?" inquired Marjorie, not crossly, but as one seeking information.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "And now that things are more or less settled, wouldn't you like to know what we are going to do?" inquired Francis.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading "And now that things are more or less settled, wouldn't you like to know what we are going to do?" inquired Francis.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "And now that things are more or less settled, wouldn't you like to know what we are going to do?" inquired Francis.

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

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

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

From this reading "Haven't I anything to do with it?" inquired Marjorie, not crossly, but as one seeking information.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "And now that things are more or less settled, wouldn't you like to know what we are going to do?" inquired Francis.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Haven't I anything to do with it?" inquired Marjorie, not crossly, but as one seeking information.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "And now that things are more or less settled, wouldn't you like to know what we are going to do?" inquired Francis.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Haven't I anything to do with it?" inquired Marjorie, not crossly, but as one seeking information.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "And now that things are more or less settled, wouldn't you like to know what we are going to do?" inquired Francis.

the local environment

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading But you don't know the road to Canada.

the act of searching for something

From this reading "Haven't I anything to do with it?" inquired Marjorie, not crossly, but as one seeking information.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading "And now that things are more or less settled, wouldn't you like to know what we are going to do?" inquired Francis.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

successive (without a break)

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

carry out

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "And now that things are more or less settled, wouldn't you like to know what we are going to do?" inquired Francis.

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

From this reading But you don't know the road to Canada.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "And now that things are more or less settled, wouldn't you like to know what we are going to do?" inquired Francis.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

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

From this reading "And now that things are more or less settled, wouldn't you like to know what we are going to do?" inquired Francis.

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

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

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

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "And now that things are more or less settled, wouldn't you like to know what we are going to do?" inquired Francis.

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

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "And now that things are more or less settled, wouldn't you like to know what we are going to do?" inquired Francis.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I thought we'd take it straight through in the car, but to-night we will be in more civilized parts--in an hour or so, in fact--and you can get straightened up a little--not that you look as if you needed to, but after a night in the open one does feel more or less tossed about, I imagine."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Haven't I anything to do with it?" inquired Marjorie, not crossly, but as one seeking information.

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

From this reading "And now that things are more or less settled, wouldn't you like to know what we are going to do?" inquired Francis.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And now that things are more or less settled, wouldn't you like to know what we are going to do?" inquired Francis.