Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

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

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

confined by bonds

From this reading "It's bound to," declared Cousin Jack, "and there's no use thinking it won't!"

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

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading "It's bound to," declared Cousin Jack, "and there's no use thinking it won't!"

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "It's bound to," declared Cousin Jack, "and there's no use thinking it won't!"

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "It won't,--I know it won't!" exclaimed Marjorie, smiling at her mother.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

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

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

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

From this reading "It won't,--I know it won't!" exclaimed Marjorie, smiling at her mother.

in a hopeless manner

From this reading "It will,--I know it will," said Mrs. Maynard, hopelessly.

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

From this reading "It will,--I know it will," said Mrs. Maynard, hopelessly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It will,--I know it will," said Mrs. Maynard, hopelessly.

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

From this reading "It's bound to," declared Cousin Jack, "and there's no use thinking it won't!"

a small worthless amount

From this reading "It's bound to," declared Cousin Jack, "and there's no use thinking it won't!"

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "It will,--I know it will," said Mrs. Maynard, hopelessly.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

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

From this reading "It won't,--I know it won't!" exclaimed Marjorie, smiling at her mother.

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

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

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

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

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

From this reading "It won't,--I know it won't!" exclaimed Marjorie, smiling at her mother.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "It will,--I know it will," said Mrs. Maynard, hopelessly.

not any; not one

From this reading "It's bound to," declared Cousin Jack, "and there's no use thinking it won't!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It will,--I know it will," said Mrs. Maynard, hopelessly.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "It won't,--I know it won't!" exclaimed Marjorie, smiling at her mother.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

in the near future

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

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

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

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

From this reading "It's bound to," declared Cousin Jack, "and there's no use thinking it won't!"

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

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "It's bound to," declared Cousin Jack, "and there's no use thinking it won't!"

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

From this reading "It's bound to," declared Cousin Jack, "and there's no use thinking it won't!"

the act of using

From this reading "It's bound to," declared Cousin Jack, "and there's no use thinking it won't!"

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

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

From this reading A FINE GAME One Saturday morning, the Maynards and the Bryants sat on the veranda of "Maynard Manor," and every one of them was gazing at the sky.

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

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

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

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "It will,--I know it will," said Mrs. Maynard, hopelessly.

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

From this reading "It won't,--I know it won't!" exclaimed Marjorie, smiling at her mother.

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

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.

but in spite of that

From this reading Of course, they were talking about the rain, which hadn't yet begun to fall, but which, judging from the ominous gray sky and black clouds, would soon do so.