Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "And now, my boy," added the gentleman when they heard the postal rattle into the box, "remember to always direct a letter, postal or package clearly, and correctly and then look again at the address before dropping it into the box."

speak to

From this reading They had nearly reached one when Franz noticed that he had not written the address upon his postal.

anew

From this reading "And now, my boy," added the gentleman when they heard the postal rattle into the box, "remember to always direct a letter, postal or package clearly, and correctly and then look again at the address before dropping it into the box."

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

in addition

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "And now, my boy," added the gentleman when they heard the postal rattle into the box, "remember to always direct a letter, postal or package clearly, and correctly and then look again at the address before dropping it into the box."

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

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "And now, my boy," added the gentleman when they heard the postal rattle into the box, "remember to always direct a letter, postal or package clearly, and correctly and then look again at the address before dropping it into the box."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He saw no remedy but to go back and mount the long flight of steps to correct his mistake.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "And now, my boy," added the gentleman when they heard the postal rattle into the box, "remember to always direct a letter, postal or package clearly, and correctly and then look again at the address before dropping it into the box."

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

a youthful male person

From this reading "And now, my boy," added the gentleman when they heard the postal rattle into the box, "remember to always direct a letter, postal or package clearly, and correctly and then look again at the address before dropping it into the box."

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He saw no remedy but to go back and mount the long flight of steps to correct his mistake.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

without doubt or question

From this reading "And now, my boy," added the gentleman when they heard the postal rattle into the box, "remember to always direct a letter, postal or package clearly, and correctly and then look again at the address before dropping it into the box."

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

make right or correct

From this reading He saw no remedy but to go back and mount the long flight of steps to correct his mistake.

in an accurate manner

From this reading "And now, my boy," added the gentleman when they heard the postal rattle into the box, "remember to always direct a letter, postal or package clearly, and correctly and then look again at the address before dropping it into the box."

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

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

command with authority

From this reading "And now, my boy," added the gentleman when they heard the postal rattle into the box, "remember to always direct a letter, postal or package clearly, and correctly and then look again at the address before dropping it into the box."

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading "And now, my boy," added the gentleman when they heard the postal rattle into the box, "remember to always direct a letter, postal or package clearly, and correctly and then look again at the address before dropping it into the box."

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading He saw no remedy but to go back and mount the long flight of steps to correct his mistake.

the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

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

From this reading They had nearly reached one when Franz noticed that he had not written the address upon his postal.

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

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

a man of refinement

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He saw no remedy but to go back and mount the long flight of steps to correct his mistake.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

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

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

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

From this reading They had nearly reached one when Franz noticed that he had not written the address upon his postal.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "And now, my boy," added the gentleman when they heard the postal rattle into the box, "remember to always direct a letter, postal or package clearly, and correctly and then look again at the address before dropping it into the box."

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

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

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

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

From this reading They had nearly reached one when Franz noticed that he had not written the address upon his postal.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

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

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "And now, my boy," added the gentleman when they heard the postal rattle into the box, "remember to always direct a letter, postal or package clearly, and correctly and then look again at the address before dropping it into the box."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

past form of “loan” — give temporarily; let have for a limited time

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He saw no remedy but to go back and mount the long flight of steps to correct his mistake.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "And now, my boy," added the gentleman when they heard the postal rattle into the box, "remember to always direct a letter, postal or package clearly, and correctly and then look again at the address before dropping it into the box."

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading He saw no remedy but to go back and mount the long flight of steps to correct his mistake.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

attach to a support

From this reading He saw no remedy but to go back and mount the long flight of steps to correct his mistake.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "And now, my boy," added the gentleman when they heard the postal rattle into the box, "remember to always direct a letter, postal or package clearly, and correctly and then look again at the address before dropping it into the box."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading They had nearly reached one when Franz noticed that he had not written the address upon his postal.

not any; not one

From this reading He saw no remedy but to go back and mount the long flight of steps to correct his mistake.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They had nearly reached one when Franz noticed that he had not written the address upon his postal.

being perceived or observed

From this reading They had nearly reached one when Franz noticed that he had not written the address upon his postal.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "And now, my boy," added the gentleman when they heard the postal rattle into the box, "remember to always direct a letter, postal or package clearly, and correctly and then look again at the address before dropping it into the box."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They had nearly reached one when Franz noticed that he had not written the address upon his postal.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "And now, my boy," added the gentleman when they heard the postal rattle into the box, "remember to always direct a letter, postal or package clearly, and correctly and then look again at the address before dropping it into the box."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading "And now, my boy," added the gentleman when they heard the postal rattle into the box, "remember to always direct a letter, postal or package clearly, and correctly and then look again at the address before dropping it into the box."

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

of or relating to the system for delivering mail

From this reading They had nearly reached one when Franz noticed that he had not written the address upon his postal.

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

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

make short successive sounds

From this reading "And now, my boy," added the gentleman when they heard the postal rattle into the box, "remember to always direct a letter, postal or package clearly, and correctly and then look again at the address before dropping it into the box."

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading They had nearly reached one when Franz noticed that he had not written the address upon his postal.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading He saw no remedy but to go back and mount the long flight of steps to correct his mistake.

To recall to mind.

From this reading "And now, my boy," added the gentleman when they heard the postal rattle into the box, "remember to always direct a letter, postal or package clearly, and correctly and then look again at the address before dropping it into the box."

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw no remedy but to go back and mount the long flight of steps to correct his mistake.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

Austrian philosopher who founded anthroposophy (1861-1925)

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading He saw no remedy but to go back and mount the long flight of steps to correct his mistake.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They had nearly reached one when Franz noticed that he had not written the address upon his postal.

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

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "And now, my boy," added the gentleman when they heard the postal rattle into the box, "remember to always direct a letter, postal or package clearly, and correctly and then look again at the address before dropping it into the box."

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

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

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

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

a source of difficulty

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They had nearly reached one when Franz noticed that he had not written the address upon his postal.

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

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

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

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

at the time that

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

which person or people

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

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

From this reading But a gentleman who was also about to post a letter comforted him by the assurance that his parents would receive it if the address were written with a pencil, and loaned him one, to the great satisfaction of the whole party.

the act of creating written works

From this reading FRITZ IN TROUBLE When the boys had finished writing their postals, they bade Mrs. Steiner good morning and set out to see what they could of Frankfort without a helper, and their first aim was to find a letter box.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading They had nearly reached one when Franz noticed that he had not written the address upon his postal.