Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading There was no morning newspaper to read--he took a Chicago daily at his office--and he opened the windows and doors to admit the air.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Domestic affairs interested Thomas Kirkwood little.

later than; following

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading There was no morning newspaper to read--he took a Chicago daily at his office--and he opened the windows and doors to admit the air.

(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 During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

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

From this reading She had indulged herself in the matter of rising since the high-school bell no longer regulated her habits, and her father had hardly expected to see her.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading She had indulged herself in the matter of rising since the high-school bell no longer regulated her habits, and her father had hardly expected to see her.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading There was no morning newspaper to read--he took a Chicago daily at his office--and he opened the windows and doors to admit the air.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading There was no morning newspaper to read--he took a Chicago daily at his office--and he opened the windows and doors to admit the air.

anxious embarrassment

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Domestic affairs interested Thomas Kirkwood little.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading There was no morning newspaper to read--he took a Chicago daily at his office--and he opened the windows and doors to admit the air.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

-ing form of “establish” — set up or found

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading She had indulged herself in the matter of rising since the high-school bell no longer regulated her habits, and her father had hardly expected to see her.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She had indulged herself in the matter of rising since the high-school bell no longer regulated her habits, and her father had hardly expected to see her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading She had indulged herself in the matter of rising since the high-school bell no longer regulated her habits, and her father had hardly expected to see her.

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

From this reading She had indulged herself in the matter of rising since the high-school bell no longer regulated her habits, and her father had hardly expected to see her.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

only a very short time before

From this reading She had indulged herself in the matter of rising since the high-school bell no longer regulated her habits, and her father had hardly expected to see her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

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

From this reading There was no morning newspaper to read--he took a Chicago daily at his office--and he opened the windows and doors to admit the air.

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

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

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

From this reading She had indulged herself in the matter of rising since the high-school bell no longer regulated her habits, and her father had hardly expected to see her.

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From this reading She had indulged herself in the matter of rising since the high-school bell no longer regulated her habits, and her father had hardly expected to see her.

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

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

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

From this reading There was no morning newspaper to read--he took a Chicago daily at his office--and he opened the windows and doors to admit the air.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

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

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

a social unit living together

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

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

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading She had indulged herself in the matter of rising since the high-school bell no longer regulated her habits, and her father had hardly expected to see her.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Domestic affairs interested Thomas Kirkwood little.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

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

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

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

From this reading Domestic affairs interested Thomas Kirkwood little.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

for more time

From this reading She had indulged herself in the matter of rising since the high-school bell no longer regulated her habits, and her father had hardly expected to see her.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading She had indulged herself in the matter of rising since the high-school bell no longer regulated her habits, and her father had hardly expected to see her.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

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

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading There was no morning newspaper to read--he took a Chicago daily at his office--and he opened the windows and doors to admit the air.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

not any; not one

From this reading She had indulged herself in the matter of rising since the high-school bell no longer regulated her habits, and her father had hardly expected to see her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

according to the clock

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had indulged herself in the matter of rising since the high-school bell no longer regulated her habits, and her father had hardly expected to see her.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading There was no morning newspaper to read--he took a Chicago daily at his office--and he opened the windows and doors to admit the air.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading There was no morning newspaper to read--he took a Chicago daily at his office--and he opened the windows and doors to admit the air.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

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

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading There was no morning newspaper to read--he took a Chicago daily at his office--and he opened the windows and doors to admit the air.

controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law

From this reading She had indulged herself in the matter of rising since the high-school bell no longer regulated her habits, and her father had hardly expected to see her.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading She had indulged herself in the matter of rising since the high-school bell no longer regulated her habits, and her father had hardly expected to see her.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She had indulged herself in the matter of rising since the high-school bell no longer regulated her habits, and her father had hardly expected to see her.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

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

From this reading She had indulged herself in the matter of rising since the high-school bell no longer regulated her habits, and her father had hardly expected to see her.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She had indulged herself in the matter of rising since the high-school bell no longer regulated her habits, and her father had hardly expected to see her.

under observation or under the direction of a superintendent or overseer

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

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

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no morning newspaper to read--he took a Chicago daily at his office--and he opened the windows and doors to admit the air.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Domestic affairs interested Thomas Kirkwood little.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

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

From this reading She had indulged herself in the matter of rising since the high-school bell no longer regulated her habits, and her father had hardly expected to see her.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading There was no morning newspaper to read--he took a Chicago daily at his office--and he opened the windows and doors to admit the air.

the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

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

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

at the time that

From this reading A TRANSACTION IN APPLES Phil was not visible the next morning when at seven o'clock Kirkwood glanced about the house for her.

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

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading There was no morning newspaper to read--he took a Chicago daily at his office--and he opened the windows and doors to admit the air.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.

a late time of life

From this reading During the years in which Phil was passed from aunt to aunt he had lived at the Morton House, and after establishing the new home that he might have her with him, one or another of the aunts had supervised his household, and at times, to his discomfiture, all had taken a hand at it.