Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At Mrs. Overtheway's he delivered one, a big one, and an odd curiosity about this letter took possession of Ida.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

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

From this reading At Mrs. Overtheway's he delivered one, a big one, and an odd curiosity about this letter took possession of Ida.

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

From this reading * * * * * Next morning the little old lady went to church as usual, and Ida was at the window when she returned.

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

From this reading * * * * * Next morning the little old lady went to church as usual, and Ida was at the window when she returned.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading * * * * * Next morning the little old lady went to church as usual, and Ida was at the window when she returned.

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

From this reading She wished she knew what it was about, and from whom it came, though, on the face of it, it was not likely she would be much the wiser if she did.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At Mrs. Overtheway's he delivered one, a big one, and an odd curiosity about this letter took possession of Ida.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She wished she knew what it was about, and from whom it came, though, on the face of it, it was not likely she would be much the wiser if she did.

a young person of either sex

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading * * * * * Next morning the little old lady went to church as usual, and Ida was at the window when she returned.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading At Mrs. Overtheway's he delivered one, a big one, and an odd curiosity about this letter took possession of Ida.

dearly loved

From this reading "Mary Smith, my dear," said Mrs. Overtheway.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

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

From this reading She wished she knew what it was about, and from whom it came, though, on the face of it, it was not likely she would be much the wiser if she did.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

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

From this reading She wished she knew what it was about, and from whom it came, though, on the face of it, it was not likely she would be much the wiser if she did.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

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

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

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

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

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

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

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

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank

From this reading * * * * * Next morning the little old lady went to church as usual, and Ida was at the window when she returned.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She wished she knew what it was about, and from whom it came, though, on the face of it, it was not likely she would be much the wiser if she did.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

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 She wished she knew what it was about, and from whom it came, though, on the face of it, it was not likely she would be much the wiser if she did.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading * * * * * Next morning the little old lady went to church as usual, and Ida was at the window when she returned.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading At Mrs. Overtheway's he delivered one, a big one, and an odd curiosity about this letter took possession of Ida.

the literary culture

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading She wished she knew what it was about, and from whom it came, though, on the face of it, it was not likely she would be much the wiser if she did.

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

From this reading * * * * * Next morning the little old lady went to church as usual, and Ida was at the window when she returned.

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

From this reading "Mary Smith, my dear," said Mrs. Overtheway.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading * * * * * Next morning the little old lady went to church as usual, and Ida was at the window when she returned.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Mary Smith, my dear," said Mrs. Overtheway.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She wished she knew what it was about, and from whom it came, though, on the face of it, it was not likely she would be much the wiser if she did.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Mary Smith, my dear," said Mrs. Overtheway.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading * * * * * Next morning the little old lady went to church as usual, and Ida was at the window when she returned.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She wished she knew what it was about, and from whom it came, though, on the face of it, it was not likely she would be much the wiser if she did.

not divisible by two

From this reading At Mrs. Overtheway's he delivered one, a big one, and an odd curiosity about this letter took possession of Ida.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

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

From this reading * * * * * Next morning the little old lady went to church as usual, and Ida was at the window when she returned.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She wished she knew what it was about, and from whom it came, though, on the face of it, it was not likely she would be much the wiser if she did.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At Mrs. Overtheway's he delivered one, a big one, and an odd curiosity about this letter took possession of Ida.

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

From this reading "Mary Smith, my dear," said Mrs. Overtheway.

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

From this reading At Mrs. Overtheway's he delivered one, a big one, and an odd curiosity about this letter took possession of Ida.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading At Mrs. Overtheway's he delivered one, a big one, and an odd curiosity about this letter took possession of Ida.

a man who delivers the mail

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

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

From this reading * * * * * Next morning the little old lady went to church as usual, and Ida was at the window when she returned.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Mary Smith, my dear," said Mrs. Overtheway.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

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

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

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

From this reading * * * * * Next morning the little old lady went to church as usual, and Ida was at the window when she returned.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading "Mary Smith, my dear," said Mrs. Overtheway.

not in physical motion

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

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

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

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

From this reading * * * * * Next morning the little old lady went to church as usual, and Ida was at the window when she returned.

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

From this reading At Mrs. Overtheway's he delivered one, a big one, and an odd curiosity about this letter took possession of Ida.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She wished she knew what it was about, and from whom it came, though, on the face of it, it was not likely she would be much the wiser if she did.

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

From this reading * * * * * Next morning the little old lady went to church as usual, and Ida was at the window when she returned.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading At Mrs. Overtheway's he delivered one, a big one, and an odd curiosity about this letter took possession of Ida.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading * * * * * Next morning the little old lady went to church as usual, and Ida was at the window when she returned.

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

From this reading * * * * * Next morning the little old lady went to church as usual, and Ida was at the window when she returned.

look attentively

From this reading When the child had seen her old friend into the house she still kept her place, for the postman was coming down the street, and it was amusing to watch him from door to door, and to see how large a bundle of letters he delivered at each.

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

From this reading * * * * * Next morning the little old lady went to church as usual, and Ida was at the window when she returned.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She wished she knew what it was about, and from whom it came, though, on the face of it, it was not likely she would be much the wiser if she did.

at the time that

From this reading * * * * * Next morning the little old lady went to church as usual, and Ida was at the window when she returned.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She wished she knew what it was about, and from whom it came, though, on the face of it, it was not likely she would be much the wiser if she did.

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 * * * * * Next morning the little old lady went to church as usual, and Ida was at the window when she returned.

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading She wished she knew what it was about, and from whom it came, though, on the face of it, it was not likely she would be much the wiser if she did.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading She wished she knew what it was about, and from whom it came, though, on the face of it, it was not likely she would be much the wiser if she did.

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

From this reading She wished she knew what it was about, and from whom it came, though, on the face of it, it was not likely she would be much the wiser if she did.