Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

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From this reading Granny knew little more of Luxembourg than Rebecca Mary, but she "oh'd" and "ah'd" before she looked at Frederick Befort and said slowly:

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

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

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

From this reading "You are quite sure you are from the Luxembourg side of that river?"

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

From this reading Frederick Befort's eyes never wavered as he looked at her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Granny knew little more of Luxembourg than Rebecca Mary, but she "oh'd" and "ah'd" before she looked at Frederick Befort and said slowly:

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Granny knew little more of Luxembourg than Rebecca Mary, but she "oh'd" and "ah'd" before she looked at Frederick Befort and said slowly:

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

From this reading Granny knew little more of Luxembourg than Rebecca Mary, but she "oh'd" and "ah'd" before she looked at Frederick Befort and said slowly:

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

From this reading Frederick Befort's eyes never wavered as he looked at her.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The width of a river had kept him from being a German.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Frederick Befort's eyes never wavered as he looked at her.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

set up or found

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading Granny knew little more of Luxembourg than Rebecca Mary, but she "oh'd" and "ah'd" before she looked at Frederick Befort and said slowly:

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The width of a river had kept him from being a German.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

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

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

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

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

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

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

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

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

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

From this reading The width of a river had kept him from being a German.

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

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

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From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

and nothing more

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The width of a river had kept him from being a German.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Granny knew little more of Luxembourg than Rebecca Mary, but she "oh'd" and "ah'd" before she looked at Frederick Befort and said slowly:

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

From this reading Granny knew little more of Luxembourg than Rebecca Mary, but she "oh'd" and "ah'd" before she looked at Frederick Befort and said slowly:

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Granny knew little more of Luxembourg than Rebecca Mary, but she "oh'd" and "ah'd" before she looked at Frederick Befort and said slowly:

the capital and largest city of Luxembourg

From this reading Granny knew little more of Luxembourg than Rebecca Mary, but she "oh'd" and "ah'd" before she looked at Frederick Befort and said slowly:

a native or inhabitant of Luxembourg

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Granny knew little more of Luxembourg than Rebecca Mary, but she "oh'd" and "ah'd" before she looked at Frederick Befort and said slowly:

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Granny knew little more of Luxembourg than Rebecca Mary, but she "oh'd" and "ah'd" before she looked at Frederick Befort and said slowly:

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Frederick Befort's eyes never wavered as he looked at her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The width of a river had kept him from being a German.

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

From this reading Granny knew little more of Luxembourg than Rebecca Mary, but she "oh'd" and "ah'd" before she looked at Frederick Befort and said slowly:

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "You are quite sure you are from the Luxembourg side of that river?"

(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau

From this reading Granny knew little more of Luxembourg than Rebecca Mary, but she "oh'd" and "ah'd" before she looked at Frederick Befort and said slowly:

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The width of a river had kept him from being a German.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Granny knew little more of Luxembourg than Rebecca Mary, but she "oh'd" and "ah'd" before she looked at Frederick Befort and said slowly:

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

From this reading Granny knew little more of Luxembourg than Rebecca Mary, but she "oh'd" and "ah'd" before she looked at Frederick Befort and said slowly:

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading "You are quite sure you are from the Luxembourg side of that river?"

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Granny knew little more of Luxembourg than Rebecca Mary, but she "oh'd" and "ah'd" before she looked at Frederick Befort and said slowly:

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "You are quite sure you are from the Luxembourg side of that river?"

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

express in words

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Granny knew little more of Luxembourg than Rebecca Mary, but she "oh'd" and "ah'd" before she looked at Frederick Befort and said slowly:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

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

From this reading The width of a river had kept him from being a German.

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

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

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

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

past form of “troop” — march in a procession

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

precisely as stated

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

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

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Frederick Befort's eyes never wavered as he looked at her.

at the time that

From this reading Granny was very much surprised when they trooped in to tell her that a tennis ball had just found Joan's father, and that he was not a German but a good Luxembourger.

the extent of something from side to side

From this reading The width of a river had kept him from being a German.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are quite sure you are from the Luxembourg side of that river?"