Chapter VI

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

From this reading FRANKIE AND THE CRIPPLE.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

eagerly desirous

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Willie went to the square to see whether he had stopped at any of the stores, then, as he did not find him, to the houses of some of his schoolmates, but none of them had seen him since school.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

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

From this reading Willie went to the square to see whether he had stopped at any of the stores, then, as he did not find him, to the houses of some of his schoolmates, but none of them had seen him since school.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Willie went to the square to see whether he had stopped at any of the stores, then, as he did not find him, to the houses of some of his schoolmates, but none of them had seen him since school.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Where can he have gone?" said Willie to himself.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless

From this reading FRANKIE AND THE CRIPPLE.

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

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Willie went to the square to see whether he had stopped at any of the stores, then, as he did not find him, to the houses of some of his schoolmates, but none of them had seen him since school.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

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

From this reading FRANKIE AND THE CRIPPLE.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "Where can he have gone?" said Willie to himself.

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

From this reading Willie went to the square to see whether he had stopped at any of the stores, then, as he did not find him, to the houses of some of his schoolmates, but none of them had seen him since school.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Where can he have gone?" said Willie to himself.

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

From this reading Willie went to the square to see whether he had stopped at any of the stores, then, as he did not find him, to the houses of some of his schoolmates, but none of them had seen him since school.

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

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

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

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Where can he have gone?" said Willie to himself.

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

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Willie went to the square to see whether he had stopped at any of the stores, then, as he did not find him, to the houses of some of his schoolmates, but none of them had seen him since school.

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

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

immediately past

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

engage in

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

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

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

not one, and not any

From this reading Willie went to the square to see whether he had stopped at any of the stores, then, as he did not find him, to the houses of some of his schoolmates, but none of them had seen him since school.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Where can he have gone?" said Willie to himself.

an educational institution

From this reading Willie went to the square to see whether he had stopped at any of the stores, then, as he did not find him, to the houses of some of his schoolmates, but none of them had seen him since school.

plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Willie went to the square to see whether he had stopped at any of the stores, then, as he did not find him, to the houses of some of his schoolmates, but none of them had seen him since school.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Willie went to the square to see whether he had stopped at any of the stores, then, as he did not find him, to the houses of some of his schoolmates, but none of them had seen him since school.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

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

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Willie went to the square to see whether he had stopped at any of the stores, then, as he did not find him, to the houses of some of his schoolmates, but none of them had seen him since school.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

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

From this reading Willie went to the square to see whether he had stopped at any of the stores, then, as he did not find him, to the houses of some of his schoolmates, but none of them had seen him since school.

make square

From this reading Willie went to the square to see whether he had stopped at any of the stores, then, as he did not find him, to the houses of some of his schoolmates, but none of them had seen him since school.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Willie went to the square to see whether he had stopped at any of the stores, then, as he did not find him, to the houses of some of his schoolmates, but none of them had seen him since school.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Willie went to the square to see whether he had stopped at any of the stores, then, as he did not find him, to the houses of some of his schoolmates, but none of them had seen him since school.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

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

From this reading FRANKIE AND THE CRIPPLE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Willie went to the square to see whether he had stopped at any of the stores, then, as he did not find him, to the houses of some of his schoolmates, but none of them had seen him since school.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Willie went to the square to see whether he had stopped at any of the stores, then, as he did not find him, to the houses of some of his schoolmates, but none of them had seen him since school.

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

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

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

From this reading One, two hours passed by, and Frankie did not make his appearance; and at last his mother became so anxious, that she sent his brother out to search for him.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

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

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Where can he have gone?" said Willie to himself.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Willie went to the square to see whether he had stopped at any of the stores, then, as he did not find him, to the houses of some of his schoolmates, but none of them had seen him since school.

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

From this reading Willie went to the square to see whether he had stopped at any of the stores, then, as he did not find him, to the houses of some of his schoolmates, but none of them had seen him since school.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ONE evening, near the close of the term, Nelly walked home in company with one of her schoolmates, and did not notice that her cousin went another way.