Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

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

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

replying

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

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

From this reading Oh, how beautiful they are! and just see the price that is upon the earrings."

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Oh, how beautiful they are! and just see the price that is upon the earrings."

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

the German mistress of Adolf Hitler (1910-1945)

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

unvarying in nature

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

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

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.

plural of “earring” — jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe

From this reading Oh, how beautiful they are! and just see the price that is upon the earrings."

at any time

From this reading "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

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From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.

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

From this reading "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.

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

From this reading Oh, how beautiful they are! and just see the price that is upon the earrings."

moving with great haste

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

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

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

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

From this reading "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.

an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)

From this reading "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.

and nothing more

From this reading Oh, how beautiful they are! and just see the price that is upon the earrings."

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

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 "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.

most important element

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

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

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading "Yes," Fritz replied, "our parents have none, nor have our neighbors.

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

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

not one, and not any

From this reading "Yes," Fritz replied, "our parents have none, nor have our neighbors.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading "Yes," Fritz replied, "our parents have none, nor have our neighbors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh, how beautiful they are! and just see the price that is upon the earrings."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Yes," Fritz replied, "our parents have none, nor have our neighbors.

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 "Yes," Fritz replied, "our parents have none, nor have our neighbors.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.

creeping evergreen shrub having narrow overlapping leaves and early white star-shaped flowers; of the pine barrens of New Jersey and the Carolinas

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Oh, how beautiful they are! and just see the price that is upon the earrings."

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Yes," Fritz replied, "our parents have none, nor have our neighbors.

move hurridly

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

cut with a saw

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

only a very short time before

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Oh, how beautiful they are! and just see the price that is upon the earrings."

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.

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

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

in the near future

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

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

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

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

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

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

From this reading "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.

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

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Oh, how beautiful they are! and just see the price that is upon the earrings."

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

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

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

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

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

at the time that

From this reading "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.

in or at the place that

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

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

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading In the windows of the large stores they saw so many things that were new to them, some of them from foreign countries, that they could scarcely move on and Uncle Braun waited patiently, answering innumerable questions.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading A WHOLE DAY OF SIGHT-SEEING The four descended the steps, Fritz leading Pixy, and were soon in the main streets of the city, where the constant hurrying of feet and the rush of traffic was a continual subject of wonder to the country boys.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes," Fritz replied, "our parents have none, nor have our neighbors.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Is this the first time that you have ever seen diamonds, pearls and other precious gems?" he asked when they remained long at the windows of a large jewelry store.