Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

the right to enter

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

(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 Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

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

From this reading TEXAS HAS AN INTERVIEW.

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

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

any person at all

From this reading "With her to talk to," he muttered, "anybody could get well."

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading This eventually proved to be the case; and Texas shrewdly guessed the reason for it as he approached the room and heard the sound of voices through the open door.

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

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

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

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

for the reason that

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Well!" thought Texas, "I reckon he must be gittin' better."

an occurrence of something

From this reading This eventually proved to be the case; and Texas shrewdly guessed the reason for it as he approached the room and heard the sound of voices through the open door.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "With her to talk to," he muttered, "anybody could get well."

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

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

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

From this reading This eventually proved to be the case; and Texas shrewdly guessed the reason for it as he approached the room and heard the sound of voices through the open door.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

to come or go into

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading This eventually proved to be the case; and Texas shrewdly guessed the reason for it as he approached the room and heard the sound of voices through the open door.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This eventually proved to be the case; and Texas shrewdly guessed the reason for it as he approached the room and heard the sound of voices through the open door.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "With her to talk to," he muttered, "anybody could get well."

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From this reading "Well!" thought Texas, "I reckon he must be gittin' better."

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading This eventually proved to be the case; and Texas shrewdly guessed the reason for it as he approached the room and heard the sound of voices through the open door.

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

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading TEXAS HAS AN INTERVIEW.

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

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading This eventually proved to be the case; and Texas shrewdly guessed the reason for it as he approached the room and heard the sound of voices through the open door.

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

From this reading "With her to talk to," he muttered, "anybody could get well."

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

From this reading "Well!" thought Texas, "I reckon he must be gittin' better."

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

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading TEXAS HAS AN INTERVIEW.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

come into being; become reality

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Well!" thought Texas, "I reckon he must be gittin' better."

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "With her to talk to," he muttered, "anybody could get well."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This eventually proved to be the case; and Texas shrewdly guessed the reason for it as he approached the room and heard the sound of voices through the open door.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading This eventually proved to be the case; and Texas shrewdly guessed the reason for it as he approached the room and heard the sound of voices through the open door.

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading This eventually proved to be the case; and Texas shrewdly guessed the reason for it as he approached the room and heard the sound of voices through the open door.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "Well!" thought Texas, "I reckon he must be gittin' better."

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

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

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

the act of making a noisy disturbance

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

in a shrewd manner

From this reading This eventually proved to be the case; and Texas shrewdly guessed the reason for it as he approached the room and heard the sound of voices through the open door.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading This eventually proved to be the case; and Texas shrewdly guessed the reason for it as he approached the room and heard the sound of voices through the open door.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "With her to talk to," he muttered, "anybody could get well."

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading TEXAS HAS AN INTERVIEW.

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

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

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

From this reading This eventually proved to be the case; and Texas shrewdly guessed the reason for it as he approached the room and heard the sound of voices through the open door.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Well!" thought Texas, "I reckon he must be gittin' better."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This eventually proved to be the case; and Texas shrewdly guessed the reason for it as he approached the room and heard the sound of voices through the open door.

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

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading This eventually proved to be the case; and Texas shrewdly guessed the reason for it as he approached the room and heard the sound of voices through the open door.

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

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

(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 "Well!" thought Texas, "I reckon he must be gittin' better."

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Texas' promised "fun" in the effort to see Mark did not, as it proved, materialize; because, whereas Texas had expected to be refused admittance and to raise a rumpus about it, he was allowed to enter and was escorted to Mark's room with all politeness.