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 Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

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

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

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

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

British choreographer (1906-1988)

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

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

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading This was it,-- "Sleigh waiting corner of Bond and Centre Streets.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading This was it,-- "Sleigh waiting corner of Bond and Centre Streets.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Mamie Smythe read the note with a heightening color.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

gotten under control

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading This was it,-- "Sleigh waiting corner of Bond and Centre Streets.

at any time

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

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

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

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

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

reaching a higher intensity

From this reading Mamie Smythe read the note with a heightening color.

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

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

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

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

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

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

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

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

a brief written record

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

above and across; more than

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Mamie Smythe read the note with a heightening color.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

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

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading This was it,-- "Sleigh waiting corner of Bond and Centre Streets.

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

From this reading THE SLEIGH-RIDE.

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

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

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

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading This was it,-- "Sleigh waiting corner of Bond and Centre Streets.

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

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

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

From this reading THE SLEIGH-RIDE.

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

From this reading This was it,-- "Sleigh waiting corner of Bond and Centre Streets.

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

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

precisely as stated

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

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

From this reading This was it,-- "Sleigh waiting corner of Bond and Centre Streets.

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

From this reading This was it,-- "Sleigh waiting corner of Bond and Centre Streets.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

at the time that

From this reading When Susan hurried away from her brother to find Mamie Smythe and give her the note, she knew full well what it probably contained.

which person or people

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jerry had told her he had come over with a party of boys, and had the very best sleigh-ride he had ever had in his life; and when she asked the names of his companions, she recognized some, who, for reasons best known to herself, Miss Ashton had forbidden to be received as visitors to the academy.