Chapter III

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

in addition

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

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

From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

with no effort to conceal

From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

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

From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading And Flip would lead the way to the fireplace and, before you half knew it, you were in the middle of a delightful story.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading And Flip would lead the way to the fireplace and, before you half knew it, you were in the middle of a delightful story.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

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

From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading And Flip would lead the way to the fireplace and, before you half knew it, you were in the middle of a delightful story.

lightly throw to see which side comes up

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading And Flip would lead the way to the fireplace and, before you half knew it, you were in the middle of a delightful story.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

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From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading And Flip would lead the way to the fireplace and, before you half knew it, you were in the middle of a delightful story.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading And Flip would lead the way to the fireplace and, before you half knew it, you were in the middle of a delightful story.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

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From this reading When it rained, Martha Mary would only need to say:

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading When it rained, Martha Mary would only need to say:

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading And Flip would lead the way to the fireplace and, before you half knew it, you were in the middle of a delightful story.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “Please, do you think we might have a story?”

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From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

a form of address for a man

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading When it rained, Martha Mary would only need to say:

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

and nothing more

From this reading When it rained, Martha Mary would only need to say:

a human being

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading “Please, do you think we might have a story?”

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain

From this reading When it rained, Martha Mary would only need to say:

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

express in words

From this reading When it rained, Martha Mary would only need to say:

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 “Please, do you think we might have a story?”

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

in or at that place or location

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “Please, do you think we might have a story?”

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

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

From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And Flip would lead the way to the fireplace and, before you half knew it, you were in the middle of a delightful story.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

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

From this reading And Flip would lead the way to the fireplace and, before you half knew it, you were in the middle of a delightful story.

at the time that

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

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

From this reading IN WHICH WE BEGIN TO REALIZE HOW CONVENIENT IT IS TO HAVE A PERSON LIKE FLIP ABOUT THE PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MUCH TO DO; ALSO WE HEAR OF MR.

which person or people

From this reading MORIARITY AND THE FAIRY WHO DID NOT HAVE A RED CHIN BEARD AND A BALD HEAD It was really quite surprising to learn how easily Flip could be depended upon.

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

From this reading When it rained, Martha Mary would only need to say:

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Please, do you think we might have a story?”