Chapter II

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

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The next day Matilda began to talk to Pridmore about the Green Land and the Cockatoucan and the Villa-residence-King, but Pridmore only said— “Pack of nonsense!

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Matilda did not mention her adventures to the others at home because she saw that they believed her to have spent the time with her Great-aunt Willoughby.

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

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

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

From this reading The next day Matilda began to talk to Pridmore about the Green Land and the Cockatoucan and the Villa-residence-King, but Pridmore only said— “Pack of nonsense!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Matilda did not mention her adventures to the others at home because she saw that they believed her to have spent the time with her Great-aunt Willoughby.

operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

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

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

for the reason that

From this reading Matilda did not mention her adventures to the others at home because she saw that they believed her to have spent the time with her Great-aunt Willoughby.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And she knew if she had said that she had not been there she would be sent at once—and she did not wish this.

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

From this reading The next day Matilda began to talk to Pridmore about the Green Land and the Cockatoucan and the Villa-residence-King, but Pridmore only said— “Pack of nonsense!

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Matilda did not mention her adventures to the others at home because she saw that they believed her to have spent the time with her Great-aunt Willoughby.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The next day Matilda began to talk to Pridmore about the Green Land and the Cockatoucan and the Villa-residence-King, but Pridmore only said— “Pack of nonsense!

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From this reading The next day Matilda began to talk to Pridmore about the Green Land and the Cockatoucan and the Villa-residence-King, but Pridmore only said— “Pack of nonsense!

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day Matilda began to talk to Pridmore about the Green Land and the Cockatoucan and the Villa-residence-King, but Pridmore only said— “Pack of nonsense!

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

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Hold your tongue, do!”

let fall to the ground

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

a young female

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

an aunt of your father or mother

From this reading Matilda did not mention her adventures to the others at home because she saw that they believed her to have spent the time with her Great-aunt Willoughby.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The next day Matilda began to talk to Pridmore about the Green Land and the Cockatoucan and the Villa-residence-King, but Pridmore only said— “Pack of nonsense!

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

From this reading And she knew if she had said that she had not been there she would be sent at once—and she did not wish this.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Matilda did not mention her adventures to the others at home because she saw that they believed her to have spent the time with her Great-aunt Willoughby.

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

From this reading Matilda did not mention her adventures to the others at home because she saw that they believed her to have spent the time with her Great-aunt Willoughby.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Hold your tongue, do!”

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Matilda did not mention her adventures to the others at home because she saw that they believed her to have spent the time with her Great-aunt Willoughby.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And she knew if she had said that she had not been there she would be sent at once—and she did not wish this.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

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 And she knew if she had said that she had not been there she would be sent at once—and she did not wish this.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The next day Matilda began to talk to Pridmore about the Green Land and the Cockatoucan and the Villa-residence-King, but Pridmore only said— “Pack of nonsense!

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

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

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

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

From this reading The next day Matilda began to talk to Pridmore about the Green Land and the Cockatoucan and the Villa-residence-King, but Pridmore only said— “Pack of nonsense!

make reference to

From this reading Matilda did not mention her adventures to the others at home because she saw that they believed her to have spent the time with her Great-aunt Willoughby.

continually complaining or faultfinding

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

as might be expected

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day Matilda began to talk to Pridmore about the Green Land and the Cockatoucan and the Villa-residence-King, but Pridmore only said— “Pack of nonsense!

a message that seems to convey no meaning

From this reading The next day Matilda began to talk to Pridmore about the Green Land and the Cockatoucan and the Villa-residence-King, but Pridmore only said— “Pack of nonsense!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next day Matilda began to talk to Pridmore about the Green Land and the Cockatoucan and the Villa-residence-King, but Pridmore only said— “Pack of nonsense!

on one occasion

From this reading And she knew if she had said that she had not been there she would be sent at once—and she did not wish this.

and nothing more

From this reading The next day Matilda began to talk to Pridmore about the Green Land and the Cockatoucan and the Villa-residence-King, but Pridmore only said— “Pack of nonsense!

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

From this reading Matilda did not mention her adventures to the others at home because she saw that they believed her to have spent the time with her Great-aunt Willoughby.

arrange in a container

From this reading The next day Matilda began to talk to Pridmore about the Green Land and the Cockatoucan and the Villa-residence-King, but Pridmore only said— “Pack of nonsense!

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

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

From this reading The next day Matilda began to talk to Pridmore about the Green Land and the Cockatoucan and the Villa-residence-King, but Pridmore only said— “Pack of nonsense!

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The next day Matilda began to talk to Pridmore about the Green Land and the Cockatoucan and the Villa-residence-King, but Pridmore only said— “Pack of nonsense!

cut with a saw

From this reading Matilda did not mention her adventures to the others at home because she saw that they believed her to have spent the time with her Great-aunt Willoughby.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading And she knew if she had said that she had not been there she would be sent at once—and she did not wish this.

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

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Matilda did not mention her adventures to the others at home because she saw that they believed her to have spent the time with her Great-aunt Willoughby.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The next day Matilda began to talk to Pridmore about the Green Land and the Cockatoucan and the Villa-residence-King, but Pridmore only said— “Pack of nonsense!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

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

From this reading The next day Matilda began to talk to Pridmore about the Green Land and the Cockatoucan and the Villa-residence-King, but Pridmore only said— “Pack of nonsense!

in or at that place or location

From this reading And she knew if she had said that she had not been there she would be sent at once—and she did not wish this.

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

From this reading Matilda did not mention her adventures to the others at home because she saw that they believed her to have spent the time with her Great-aunt Willoughby.

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

From this reading And she knew if she had said that she had not been there she would be sent at once—and she did not wish this.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

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

From this reading The next day Matilda began to talk to Pridmore about the Green Land and the Cockatoucan and the Villa-residence-King, but Pridmore only said— “Pack of nonsense!

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Hold your tongue, do!”

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

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

From this reading The next day Matilda began to talk to Pridmore about the Green Land and the Cockatoucan and the Villa-residence-King, but Pridmore only said— “Pack of nonsense!

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

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

at the time that

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

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

From this reading Matilda did not mention her adventures to the others at home because she saw that they believed her to have spent the time with her Great-aunt Willoughby.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading So Matilda naturally understood that Pridmore did not wish to be reminded of the time when she was an Automatic Nagging Machine, so of course, like a kind and polite little girl, she let the subject drop.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Matilda did not mention her adventures to the others at home because she saw that they believed her to have spent the time with her Great-aunt Willoughby.

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

From this reading And she knew if she had said that she had not been there she would be sent at once—and she did not wish this.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Hold your tongue, do!”