Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading They, therefore, decided to let the radio be heard in the town hall, if a few citizens would pay the rent for the evening.

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading This was readily arranged, but when the suggestion was made that an admission be charged, the boys refused.

(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 This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

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

From this reading This was readily arranged, but when the suggestion was made that an admission be charged, the boys refused.

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

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading This was readily arranged, but when the suggestion was made that an admission be charged, the boys refused.

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

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

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

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

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

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This was readily arranged, but when the suggestion was made that an admission be charged, the boys refused.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading This was readily arranged, but when the suggestion was made that an admission be charged, the boys refused.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading They, therefore, decided to let the radio be heard in the town hall, if a few citizens would pay the rent for the evening.

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

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

recognizable; marked

From this reading They, therefore, decided to let the radio be heard in the town hall, if a few citizens would pay the rent for the evening.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

liable to sudden unpredictable change

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

divisible by two

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading They, therefore, decided to let the radio be heard in the town hall, if a few citizens would pay the rent for the evening.

at any time

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

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

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading They, therefore, decided to let the radio be heard in the town hall, if a few citizens would pay the rent for the evening.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They, therefore, decided to let the radio be heard in the town hall, if a few citizens would pay the rent for the evening.

ranking above all others

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

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

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

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

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading They, therefore, decided to let the radio be heard in the town hall, if a few citizens would pay the rent for the evening.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

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

From this reading They, therefore, decided to let the radio be heard in the town hall, if a few citizens would pay the rent for the evening.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

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

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading They, therefore, decided to let the radio be heard in the town hall, if a few citizens would pay the rent for the evening.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

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

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This was readily arranged, but when the suggestion was made that an admission be charged, the boys refused.

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 Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

used to form the superlative

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

a form of address for a man

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

many times at short intervals

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading They, therefore, decided to let the radio be heard in the town hall, if a few citizens would pay the rent for the evening.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

established beyond doubt

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

medium for communication

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

without much difficulty

From this reading This was readily arranged, but when the suggestion was made that an admission be charged, the boys refused.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading This was readily arranged, but when the suggestion was made that an admission be charged, the boys refused.

let for money

From this reading They, therefore, decided to let the radio be heard in the town hall, if a few citizens would pay the rent for the evening.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading This was readily arranged, but when the suggestion was made that an admission be charged, the boys refused.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

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

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading They, therefore, decided to let the radio be heard in the town hall, if a few citizens would pay the rent for the evening.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

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

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.

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

From this reading This was readily arranged, but when the suggestion was made that an admission be charged, the boys refused.

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

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading They, therefore, decided to let the radio be heard in the town hall, if a few citizens would pay the rent for the evening.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

interact in a certain way

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

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

From this reading This was readily arranged, but when the suggestion was made that an admission be charged, the boys refused.

at the time that

From this reading This was readily arranged, but when the suggestion was made that an admission be charged, the boys refused.

which person or people

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading This was their treat all round, even to transferring their aërial to the hall between its cupola and a mast at the other end of the roof, put up by the ever willing Mr. Grier who could not do too much to further the boys' interests.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading GENIUS IS OFTEN ERRATIC The fourth radio talk on the life, character and accomplishments of the world's foremost inventor proved to be the most interesting of the series.

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

From this reading Fairview had heard of these entertainments and so many people had asked Bill and Gus if they might attend, the boys became aware that the modest little living-room of the Brown home would not hold half of them.