Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

anew

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

(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 Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

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

From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

subject to appointment

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset

From this reading There was a little tittering, a little rustling, some blushing, and considerable hesitation, after which a good many of the girls and some of the boys came up in a confused mass, and dropped some folded papers into the box.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading There was a little tittering, a little rustling, some blushing, and considerable hesitation, after which a good many of the girls and some of the boys came up in a confused mass, and dropped some folded papers into the box.

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

From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading There was a little tittering, a little rustling, some blushing, and considerable hesitation, after which a good many of the girls and some of the boys came up in a confused mass, and dropped some folded papers into the box.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There was a little tittering, a little rustling, some blushing, and considerable hesitation, after which a good many of the girls and some of the boys came up in a confused mass, and dropped some folded papers into the box.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading There was a little tittering, a little rustling, some blushing, and considerable hesitation, after which a good many of the girls and some of the boys came up in a confused mass, and dropped some folded papers into the box.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading There was a little tittering, a little rustling, some blushing, and considerable hesitation, after which a good many of the girls and some of the boys came up in a confused mass, and dropped some folded papers into the box.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading There was a little tittering, a little rustling, some blushing, and considerable hesitation, after which a good many of the girls and some of the boys came up in a confused mass, and dropped some folded papers into the box.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

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

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

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

From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading There was a little tittering, a little rustling, some blushing, and considerable hesitation, after which a good many of the girls and some of the boys came up in a confused mass, and dropped some folded papers into the box.

a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

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

From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

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

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There was a little tittering, a little rustling, some blushing, and considerable hesitation, after which a good many of the girls and some of the boys came up in a confused mass, and dropped some folded papers into the box.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading There was a little tittering, a little rustling, some blushing, and considerable hesitation, after which a good many of the girls and some of the boys came up in a confused mass, and dropped some folded papers into the box.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

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From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

promise solemnly and formally

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

express the need or desire for

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

the stealing of cattle

From this reading There was a little tittering, a little rustling, some blushing, and considerable hesitation, after which a good many of the girls and some of the boys came up in a confused mass, and dropped some folded papers into the box.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading SERVICE.

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

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

a long narrow opening

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There was a little tittering, a little rustling, some blushing, and considerable hesitation, after which a good many of the girls and some of the boys came up in a confused mass, and dropped some folded papers into the box.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

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

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a little tittering, a little rustling, some blushing, and considerable hesitation, after which a good many of the girls and some of the boys came up in a confused mass, and dropped some folded papers into the box.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

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

From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

being or sounding of nervous or suppressed laughter

From this reading There was a little tittering, a little rustling, some blushing, and considerable hesitation, after which a good many of the girls and some of the boys came up in a confused mass, and dropped some folded papers into the box.

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

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

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

From this reading There was a little tittering, a little rustling, some blushing, and considerable hesitation, after which a good many of the girls and some of the boys came up in a confused mass, and dropped some folded papers into the box.

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

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The first meeting of the "Do Good Society" had proved so successful that another was appointed for next week, at the request of the little members.

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

From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

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

From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

during the time that

From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

which person or people

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Morven came in and opened the meeting with a prayer this time, after which he retired while the children were singing their first hymn.

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

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Then the president read and explained the pledge again, and asked all who had not done so already to sign it, after which she again produced the box with a slit in the cover, into which she asked every one to drop the papers on which they had written whatever they would like to have read to the society.