Chapter VII

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

From this reading It was the morning after the conversation I had with Mrs. Summer that I received a message from Miss Brandon.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Could I be, about five o'clock, at the end of the alley?

later than; following

From this reading It was the morning after the conversation I had with Mrs. Summer that I received a message from Miss Brandon.

anew

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

(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 "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading Could I be, about five o'clock, at the end of the alley?

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

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

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

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Could I be, about five o'clock, at the end of the alley?

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

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

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

From this reading Could I be, about five o'clock, at the end of the alley?

for the reason that

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

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

From this reading It was the morning after the conversation I had with Mrs. Summer that I received a message from Miss Brandon.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading It was the morning after the conversation I had with Mrs. Summer that I received a message from Miss Brandon.

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

From this reading Could I be, about five o'clock, at the end of the alley?

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

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

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Could I be, about five o'clock, at the end of the alley?

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Could I be, about five o'clock, at the end of the alley?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was the morning after the conversation I had with Mrs. Summer that I received a message from Miss Brandon.

the act of departing

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

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

From this reading It was the morning after the conversation I had with Mrs. Summer that I received a message from Miss Brandon.

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

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

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

From this reading It was the morning after the conversation I had with Mrs. Summer that I received a message from Miss Brandon.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the morning after the conversation I had with Mrs. Summer that I received a message from Miss Brandon.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She wanted to speak to me.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading It was the morning after the conversation I had with Mrs. Summer that I received a message from Miss Brandon.

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

From this reading It was the morning after the conversation I had with Mrs. Summer that I received a message from Miss Brandon.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was the morning after the conversation I had with Mrs. Summer that I received a message from Miss Brandon.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was the morning after the conversation I had with Mrs. Summer that I received a message from Miss Brandon.

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

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

according to the clock

From this reading Could I be, about five o'clock, at the end of the alley?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Could I be, about five o'clock, at the end of the alley?

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed

From this reading I was punctual at the rendezvous.

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It was the morning after the conversation I had with Mrs. Summer that I received a message from Miss Brandon.

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading I was punctual at the rendezvous.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

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

From this reading She wanted to speak to me.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

express in speech

From this reading She wanted to speak to me.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was the morning after the conversation I had with Mrs. Summer that I received a message from Miss Brandon.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the morning after the conversation I had with Mrs. Summer that I received a message from Miss Brandon.

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

From this reading It was the morning after the conversation I had with Mrs. Summer that I received a message from Miss Brandon.

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

From this reading She wanted to speak to me.

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

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

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

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading She wanted to speak to me.

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

From this reading It was the morning after the conversation I had with Mrs. Summer that I received a message from Miss Brandon.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

at the time that

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was the morning after the conversation I had with Mrs. Summer that I received a message from Miss Brandon.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I wanted to have a talk," she said, "to-day, if possible, because to-morrow Aunt Netty has organized an expedition to the lakes, and the day after we are all going to the races, so I didn't know when I should see you again."