Chapter VI

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

From this reading Granny and Ailie lived together in one small room at the very tiptop of a tall, tall building.

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From this reading WEE AILIE McNABB Wee Ailie McNabb was going shopping, and shopping all alone.

(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 WEE AILIE McNABB Wee Ailie McNabb was going shopping, and shopping all alone.

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

From this reading While at night it almost seemed as if, by putting out her hand, she might draw the glittering moon and stars down into the room that Ailie called home.

Having no one else present.

From this reading WEE AILIE McNABB Wee Ailie McNabb was going shopping, and shopping all alone.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

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

From this reading WEE AILIE McNABB Wee Ailie McNabb was going shopping, and shopping all alone.

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

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Granny and Ailie lived together in one small room at the very tiptop of a tall, tall building.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Indeed, the building was so high that, looking from the window, Ailie felt very near the clouds in the sky and the birds that sometimes flew past.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Granny and Ailie lived together in one small room at the very tiptop of a tall, tall building.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading While at night it almost seemed as if, by putting out her hand, she might draw the glittering moon and stars down into the room that Ailie called home.

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Indeed, the building was so high that, looking from the window, Ailie felt very near the clouds in the sky and the birds that sometimes flew past.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading While at night it almost seemed as if, by putting out her hand, she might draw the glittering moon and stars down into the room that Ailie called home.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading While at night it almost seemed as if, by putting out her hand, she might draw the glittering moon and stars down into the room that Ailie called home.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Indeed, the building was so high that, looking from the window, Ailie felt very near the clouds in the sky and the birds that sometimes flew past.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Indeed, the building was so high that, looking from the window, Ailie felt very near the clouds in the sky and the birds that sometimes flew past.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Indeed, the building was so high that, looking from the window, Ailie felt very near the clouds in the sky and the birds that sometimes flew past.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading While at night it almost seemed as if, by putting out her hand, she might draw the glittering moon and stars down into the room that Ailie called home.

the act of departing

From this reading WEE AILIE McNABB Wee Ailie McNabb was going shopping, and shopping all alone.

a farewell remark

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Granny and Ailie lived together in one small room at the very tiptop of a tall, tall building.

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

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

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

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Indeed, the building was so high that, looking from the window, Ailie felt very near the clouds in the sky and the birds that sometimes flew past.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading While at night it almost seemed as if, by putting out her hand, she might draw the glittering moon and stars down into the room that Ailie called home.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading While at night it almost seemed as if, by putting out her hand, she might draw the glittering moon and stars down into the room that Ailie called home.

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

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, the building was so high that, looking from the window, Ailie felt very near the clouds in the sky and the birds that sometimes flew past.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading While at night it almost seemed as if, by putting out her hand, she might draw the glittering moon and stars down into the room that Ailie called home.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading While at night it almost seemed as if, by putting out her hand, she might draw the glittering moon and stars down into the room that Ailie called home.

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

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

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

From this reading Granny and Ailie lived together in one small room at the very tiptop of a tall, tall building.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Indeed, the building was so high that, looking from the window, Ailie felt very near the clouds in the sky and the birds that sometimes flew past.

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

From this reading WEE AILIE McNABB Wee Ailie McNabb was going shopping, and shopping all alone.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading While at night it almost seemed as if, by putting out her hand, she might draw the glittering moon and stars down into the room that Ailie called home.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading While at night it almost seemed as if, by putting out her hand, she might draw the glittering moon and stars down into the room that Ailie called home.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Indeed, the building was so high that, looking from the window, Ailie felt very near the clouds in the sky and the birds that sometimes flew past.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading While at night it almost seemed as if, by putting out her hand, she might draw the glittering moon and stars down into the room that Ailie called home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Granny and Ailie lived together in one small room at the very tiptop of a tall, tall building.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading While at night it almost seemed as if, by putting out her hand, she might draw the glittering moon and stars down into the room that Ailie called home.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Indeed, the building was so high that, looking from the window, Ailie felt very near the clouds in the sky and the birds that sometimes flew past.

inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

a cloth having a crisscross design

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading While at night it almost seemed as if, by putting out her hand, she might draw the glittering moon and stars down into the room that Ailie called home.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

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

From this reading Granny and Ailie lived together in one small room at the very tiptop of a tall, tall building.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading While at night it almost seemed as if, by putting out her hand, she might draw the glittering moon and stars down into the room that Ailie called home.

cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

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

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading WEE AILIE McNABB Wee Ailie McNabb was going shopping, and shopping all alone.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Indeed, the building was so high that, looking from the window, Ailie felt very near the clouds in the sky and the birds that sometimes flew past.

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

From this reading Granny and Ailie lived together in one small room at the very tiptop of a tall, tall building.

fitting closely

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Indeed, the building was so high that, looking from the window, Ailie felt very near the clouds in the sky and the birds that sometimes flew past.

with low volume

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Indeed, the building was so high that, looking from the window, Ailie felt very near the clouds in the sky and the birds that sometimes flew past.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading While at night it almost seemed as if, by putting out her hand, she might draw the glittering moon and stars down into the room that Ailie called home.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Granny and Ailie lived together in one small room at the very tiptop of a tall, tall building.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Indeed, the building was so high that, looking from the window, Ailie felt very near the clouds in the sky and the birds that sometimes flew past.

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

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Granny and Ailie lived together in one small room at the very tiptop of a tall, tall building.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Granny and Ailie lived together in one small room at the very tiptop of a tall, tall building.

having tucked or being tucked

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

precisely as stated

From this reading Granny and Ailie lived together in one small room at the very tiptop of a tall, tall building.

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

From this reading WEE AILIE McNABB Wee Ailie McNabb was going shopping, and shopping all alone.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She held five cents tight in her little red hand, as she tucked the old plaid shawl snugly along Granny’s back and softly patted Granny’s shoulder by way of saying good-bye.

(used informally) very small

From this reading WEE AILIE McNABB Wee Ailie McNabb was going shopping, and shopping all alone.

during the time that

From this reading While at night it almost seemed as if, by putting out her hand, she might draw the glittering moon and stars down into the room that Ailie called home.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Indeed, the building was so high that, looking from the window, Ailie felt very near the clouds in the sky and the birds that sometimes flew past.