Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading But, for all his bluster, he was afraid of Mary, and did not dare touch anything she had left.

(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 But, for all his bluster, he was afraid of Mary, and did not dare touch anything she had left.

in addition

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

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

From this reading WILLIAM AND MARY MARSTON.

any thing at all

From this reading But, for all his bluster, he was afraid of Mary, and did not dare touch anything she had left.

noisy confusion and turbulence

From this reading But, for all his bluster, he was afraid of Mary, and did not dare touch anything she had left.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the paint took time to dry.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading But, for all his bluster, he was afraid of Mary, and did not dare touch anything she had left.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

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

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading But the paint took time to dry.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

the act of departing

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

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

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

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

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

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

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

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

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

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From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

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

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

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

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

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

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading But, for all his bluster, he was afraid of Mary, and did not dare touch anything she had left.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

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From this reading WILLIAM AND MARY MARSTON.

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

From this reading WILLIAM AND MARY MARSTON.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

make a painting

From this reading But the paint took time to dry.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

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

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

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

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

do one's shopping

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

the act of storing something

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

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

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

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

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But the paint took time to dry.

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

From this reading But the paint took time to dry.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But the paint took time to dry.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading But, for all his bluster, he was afraid of Mary, and did not dare touch anything she had left.

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

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

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

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

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

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

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

From this reading The same day on which Turnbull opened his new shop, a man was seen on a ladder painting out the sign above the old one.

which person or people

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.

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

From this reading WILLIAM AND MARY MARSTON.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The same day, also, Mary returned to Testbridge, and, going in by the kitchen-door, went up to her father's room, of which and of her own she had kept the keys--to the indignation of Turnbull, who declared he did not know how to get on without them for storage.