Chapter XI

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From this reading HOME AGAIN "I SHOULD think they will be here very soon now!"

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It always seems so long when one is waiting, doesn't it, mother?

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

From this reading Her arm was around Billy's shoulders; and the little boy's face, which wore an expression of eager watchfulness, was pressed close to the window-pane.

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

From this reading Her arm was around Billy's shoulders; and the little boy's face, which wore an expression of eager watchfulness, was pressed close to the window-pane.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Yes," Billy answered, "I hope so.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Her arm was around Billy's shoulders; and the little boy's face, which wore an expression of eager watchfulness, was pressed close to the window-pane.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Her arm was around Billy's shoulders; and the little boy's face, which wore an expression of eager watchfulness, was pressed close to the window-pane.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

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

From this reading HOME AGAIN "I SHOULD think they will be here very soon now!"

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading "Yes," Billy answered, "I hope so.

possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Her arm was around Billy's shoulders; and the little boy's face, which wore an expression of eager watchfulness, was pressed close to the window-pane.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Her arm was around Billy's shoulders; and the little boy's face, which wore an expression of eager watchfulness, was pressed close to the window-pane.

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

From this reading Her arm was around Billy's shoulders; and the little boy's face, which wore an expression of eager watchfulness, was pressed close to the window-pane.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

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

From this reading It always seems so long when one is waiting, doesn't it, mother?

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Her arm was around Billy's shoulders; and the little boy's face, which wore an expression of eager watchfulness, was pressed close to the window-pane.

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

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Her arm was around Billy's shoulders; and the little boy's face, which wore an expression of eager watchfulness, was pressed close to the window-pane.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Her arm was around Billy's shoulders; and the little boy's face, which wore an expression of eager watchfulness, was pressed close to the window-pane.

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

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading HOME AGAIN "I SHOULD think they will be here very soon now!"

where you live at a particular time

From this reading HOME AGAIN "I SHOULD think they will be here very soon now!"

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "Yes," Billy answered, "I hope so.

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

From this reading HOME AGAIN "I SHOULD think they will be here very soon now!"

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

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

From this reading It always seems so long when one is waiting, doesn't it, mother?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It always seems so long when one is waiting, doesn't it, mother?

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

From this reading Her arm was around Billy's shoulders; and the little boy's face, which wore an expression of eager watchfulness, was pressed close to the window-pane.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It always seems so long when one is waiting, doesn't it, mother?

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

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

From this reading It always seems so long when one is waiting, doesn't it, mother?

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

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

From this reading HOME AGAIN "I SHOULD think they will be here very soon now!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

compacted by ironing

From this reading Her arm was around Billy's shoulders; and the little boy's face, which wore an expression of eager watchfulness, was pressed close to the window-pane.

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

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It always seems so long when one is waiting, doesn't it, mother?

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading HOME AGAIN "I SHOULD think they will be here very soon now!"

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Her arm was around Billy's shoulders; and the little boy's face, which wore an expression of eager watchfulness, was pressed close to the window-pane.

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

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Yes," Billy answered, "I hope so.

in the near future

From this reading HOME AGAIN "I SHOULD think they will be here very soon now!"

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

the season of growth

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

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

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

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

From this reading HOME AGAIN "I SHOULD think they will be here very soon now!"

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading HOME AGAIN "I SHOULD think they will be here very soon now!"

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

From this reading Her arm was around Billy's shoulders; and the little boy's face, which wore an expression of eager watchfulness, was pressed close to the window-pane.

precisely as stated

From this reading HOME AGAIN "I SHOULD think they will be here very soon now!"

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading It always seems so long when one is waiting, doesn't it, mother?

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

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading Her arm was around Billy's shoulders; and the little boy's face, which wore an expression of eager watchfulness, was pressed close to the window-pane.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

at the time that

From this reading It always seems so long when one is waiting, doesn't it, mother?

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

From this reading Her arm was around Billy's shoulders; and the little boy's face, which wore an expression of eager watchfulness, was pressed close to the window-pane.

which person or people

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading HOME AGAIN "I SHOULD think they will be here very soon now!"

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Pringle, who stood at the sitting-room window of her home, looking out into the narrow street, one cold, wet, spring evening.

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

From this reading Her arm was around Billy's shoulders; and the little boy's face, which wore an expression of eager watchfulness, was pressed close to the window-pane.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Her arm was around Billy's shoulders; and the little boy's face, which wore an expression of eager watchfulness, was pressed close to the window-pane.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes," Billy answered, "I hope so.