Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."

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

From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."

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

From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.

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

From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.

for the reason that

From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But they may think that's the newest fashion."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.

made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance

From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading "The herrings will be cold, that's the only thing.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.

in a doubtful manner

From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.

put on clothes

From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."

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

From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But they may think that's the newest fashion."

plural of “four” — the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."

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

From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.

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From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."

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

From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.

plural of “herring” — valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled

From this reading "The herrings will be cold, that's the only thing.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.

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From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.

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

From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.

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

From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."

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

From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But they may think that's the newest fashion."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.

superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But they may think that's the newest fashion."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."

on one occasion

From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.

and nothing more

From this reading "The herrings will be cold, that's the only thing.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."

to a small degree or extent

From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.

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

From this reading "The herrings will be cold, that's the only thing.

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

From this reading "The herrings will be cold, that's the only thing.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."

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

From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.

a special situation

From this reading "The herrings will be cold, that's the only thing.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.

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

From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.

male cat

From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."

belonging to which person

From this reading "I'm sure it will," said Jill, whose mind had not once been clouded by a doubt.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I think it will be a jolly evening," said he somewhat doubtfully, as they hurried to their rooms.

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

From this reading "Look sharp and dress, anyhow," said Tom, "because you've got to cut them in fours and stick them round on the plates, and it's half-past six already."