Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN BOOKS “HELLO, Dick, may I use your French dictionary?”

(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 If this had been all, Melvin would not have thought of objecting.

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

From this reading To some boys ownership in books is but a continued series of lendings and borrowings, mislayings, losings, and findings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If this had been all, Melvin would not have thought of objecting.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Without waiting for a reply, Tompkins pounced upon the book.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN BOOKS “HELLO, Dick, may I use your French dictionary?”

plural of “borrowing” — the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source

From this reading To some boys ownership in books is but a continued series of lendings and borrowings, mislayings, losings, and findings.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading To some boys ownership in books is but a continued series of lendings and borrowings, mislayings, losings, and findings.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To some boys ownership in books is but a continued series of lendings and borrowings, mislayings, losings, and findings.

without stop or interruption

From this reading To some boys ownership in books is but a continued series of lendings and borrowings, mislayings, losings, and findings.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

someone who is a detective

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN BOOKS “HELLO, Dick, may I use your French dictionary?”

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN BOOKS “HELLO, Dick, may I use your French dictionary?”

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

a collection of tools and other articles used by an artisan to make jewelry or clothing or shoes

From this reading To some boys ownership in books is but a continued series of lendings and borrowings, mislayings, losings, and findings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Without waiting for a reply, Tompkins pounced upon the book.

set up or found

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN BOOKS “HELLO, Dick, may I use your French dictionary?”

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

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If this had been all, Melvin would not have thought of objecting.

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

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

an expression of greeting

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN BOOKS “HELLO, Dick, may I use your French dictionary?”

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

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

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

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN BOOKS “HELLO, Dick, may I use your French dictionary?”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If this had been all, Melvin would not have thought of objecting.

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

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN BOOKS “HELLO, Dick, may I use your French dictionary?”

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

From this reading To some boys ownership in books is but a continued series of lendings and borrowings, mislayings, losings, and findings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

immediately past

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

plural of “lending” — disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned

From this reading To some boys ownership in books is but a continued series of lendings and borrowings, mislayings, losings, and findings.

something lost (especially money lost at gambling)

From this reading To some boys ownership in books is but a continued series of lendings and borrowings, mislayings, losings, and findings.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN BOOKS “HELLO, Dick, may I use your French dictionary?”

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

From this reading If this had been all, Melvin would not have thought of objecting.

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

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

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

From this reading To some boys ownership in books is but a continued series of lendings and borrowings, mislayings, losings, and findings.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If this had been all, Melvin would not have thought of objecting.

-ing form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading If this had been all, Melvin would not have thought of objecting.

something you have to do

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others

From this reading To some boys ownership in books is but a continued series of lendings and borrowings, mislayings, losings, and findings.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

an amount of time

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

past form of “pounce” — move down on as if in an attack

From this reading Without waiting for a reply, Tompkins pounced upon the book.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Without waiting for a reply, Tompkins pounced upon the book.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading To some boys ownership in books is but a continued series of lendings and borrowings, mislayings, losings, and findings.

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

From this reading To some boys ownership in books is but a continued series of lendings and borrowings, mislayings, losings, and findings.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

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

From this reading Without waiting for a reply, Tompkins pounced upon the book.

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

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

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

From this reading If this had been all, Melvin would not have thought of objecting.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

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

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

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

From this reading Without waiting for a reply, Tompkins pounced upon the book.

the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN BOOKS “HELLO, Dick, may I use your French dictionary?”

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

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Without waiting for a reply, Tompkins pounced upon the book.

the act of using

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN BOOKS “HELLO, Dick, may I use your French dictionary?”

plural of “version” — an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

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

From this reading Without waiting for a reply, Tompkins pounced upon the book.

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

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

during the time that

From this reading It was the fourth time in the last ten days that he had demanded the use of this particular book, while on two other occasions during the same period he had found it convenient to prepare his English versions at Melvin’s desk.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without waiting for a reply, Tompkins pounced upon the book.

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

From this reading If this had been all, Melvin would not have thought of objecting.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN BOOKS “HELLO, Dick, may I use your French dictionary?”