Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading "Yes, Martha, I do," said he, kissing her, "and I want a little girl just like you."

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

(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 So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

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

From this reading "Yes, Martha, I do," said he, kissing her, "and I want a little girl just like you."

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

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

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now Martha had guessed at the event, and her guess was eminently correct.

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From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

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

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

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From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

-ing form of “concoct” — make a concoction (of) by mixing

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

an informal conversation

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

make right or correct

From this reading Now Martha had guessed at the event, and her guess was eminently correct.

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

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Yes, Martha, I do," said he, kissing her, "and I want a little girl just like you."

in an eminent manner

From this reading Now Martha had guessed at the event, and her guess was eminently correct.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Now Martha had guessed at the event, and her guess was eminently correct.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

set up or found

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

a young female

From this reading "Yes, Martha, I do," said he, kissing her, "and I want a little girl just like you."

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Now Martha had guessed at the event, and her guess was eminently correct.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Now Martha had guessed at the event, and her guess was eminently correct.

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

From this reading Now Martha had guessed at the event, and her guess was eminently correct.

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

From this reading "Yes, Martha, I do," said he, kissing her, "and I want a little girl just like you."

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

From this reading "Yes, Martha, I do," said he, kissing her, "and I want a little girl just like you."

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

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

From this reading Lawrence had told the truth, too; it was a little girl he wanted--not one that looked like Martha, perhaps--one that looked like his Mary would please him most.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Lawrence had told the truth, too; it was a little girl he wanted--not one that looked like Martha, perhaps--one that looked like his Mary would please him most.

toward home

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

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

From this reading "Yes, Martha, I do," said he, kissing her, "and I want a little girl just like you."

of the present time and place

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lawrence had told the truth, too; it was a little girl he wanted--not one that looked like Martha, perhaps--one that looked like his Mary would please him most.

and nothing more

From this reading "Yes, Martha, I do," said he, kissing her, "and I want a little girl just like you."

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading "Yes, Martha, I do," said he, kissing her, "and I want a little girl just like you."

immediately past

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading Lawrence had told the truth, too; it was a little girl he wanted--not one that looked like Martha, perhaps--one that looked like his Mary would please him most.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Yes, Martha, I do," said he, kissing her, "and I want a little girl just like you."

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

From this reading "Yes, Martha, I do," said he, kissing her, "and I want a little girl just like you."

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

From this reading Lawrence had told the truth, too; it was a little girl he wanted--not one that looked like Martha, perhaps--one that looked like his Mary would please him most.

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

From this reading "Yes, Martha, I do," said he, kissing her, "and I want a little girl just like you."

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

From this reading Lawrence had told the truth, too; it was a little girl he wanted--not one that looked like Martha, perhaps--one that looked like his Mary would please him most.

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

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Lawrence had told the truth, too; it was a little girl he wanted--not one that looked like Martha, perhaps--one that looked like his Mary would please him most.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lawrence had told the truth, too; it was a little girl he wanted--not one that looked like Martha, perhaps--one that looked like his Mary would please him most.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now Martha had guessed at the event, and her guess was eminently correct.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Lawrence had told the truth, too; it was a little girl he wanted--not one that looked like Martha, perhaps--one that looked like his Mary would please him most.

by chance

From this reading Lawrence had told the truth, too; it was a little girl he wanted--not one that looked like Martha, perhaps--one that looked like his Mary would please him most.

an amount of time

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

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

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Lawrence had told the truth, too; it was a little girl he wanted--not one that looked like Martha, perhaps--one that looked like his Mary would please him most.

so unreasonable as to invite derision

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

plural of “saddlebag” — a large bag (or pair of bags) hung over a saddle

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Yes, Martha, I do," said he, kissing her, "and I want a little girl just like you."

the place where some action occurs

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

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

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

following in time or order

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lawrence had told the truth, too; it was a little girl he wanted--not one that looked like Martha, perhaps--one that looked like his Mary would please him most.

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

From this reading Now Martha had guessed at the event, and her guess was eminently correct.

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

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

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

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

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

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Lawrence had told the truth, too; it was a little girl he wanted--not one that looked like Martha, perhaps--one that looked like his Mary would please him most.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Lawrence had told the truth, too; it was a little girl he wanted--not one that looked like Martha, perhaps--one that looked like his Mary would please him most.

arousing affect

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Lawrence had told the truth, too; it was a little girl he wanted--not one that looked like Martha, perhaps--one that looked like his Mary would please him most.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading So the two talked together, and Lawrence found himself concocting the most preposterous perjuries touching the famous saddlebags and the babies, but it seemed to delight little Martha all the more as these perjuries became more and more preposterous.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Yes, Martha, I do," said he, kissing her, "and I want a little girl just like you."

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Lawrence had told the truth, too; it was a little girl he wanted--not one that looked like Martha, perhaps--one that looked like his Mary would please him most.

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

From this reading Now Martha had guessed at the event, and her guess was eminently correct.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

at the time that

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading For reasons, however, which we at this subsequent period can appreciate, this confabulation could not last for aye, and when, finally, little Martha trotted back homeward Lawrence bethought himself it was high time to reconnoiter the immediate scene of action within his house.

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

From this reading Lawrence had told the truth, too; it was a little girl he wanted--not one that looked like Martha, perhaps--one that looked like his Mary would please him most.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, Martha, I do," said he, kissing her, "and I want a little girl just like you."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Yes, Martha, I do," said he, kissing her, "and I want a little girl just like you."