Chapter II

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

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

(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 “I didn’t mean to eat it, but it went all to pieces in my mouth.”

Having no one else present.

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

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

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “I’m not taking it for _myself_,” answered Posy, as plainly as the large lump in her mouth permitted her to speak; “I’m only just getting a lump for Dicky.”

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

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “I didn’t mean to eat it, but it went all to pieces in my mouth.”

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater

From this reading “I’m not taking it for _myself_,” answered Posy, as plainly as the large lump in her mouth permitted her to speak; “I’m only just getting a lump for Dicky.”

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

From this reading “I didn’t mean to eat it, but it went all to pieces in my mouth.”

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading “I was only just tasting it to see if it was a real sweet lump,” said Posy very distinctly now, for the lump had disappeared.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading “I was only just tasting it to see if it was a real sweet lump,” said Posy very distinctly now, for the lump had disappeared.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

take in solid food

From this reading “I didn’t mean to eat it, but it went all to pieces in my mouth.”

past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading “I’m not taking it for _myself_,” answered Posy, as plainly as the large lump in her mouth permitted her to speak; “I’m only just getting a lump for Dicky.”

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

From this reading “I was only just tasting it to see if it was a real sweet lump,” said Posy very distinctly now, for the lump had disappeared.

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

From this reading “I’m not taking it for _myself_,” answered Posy, as plainly as the large lump in her mouth permitted her to speak; “I’m only just getting a lump for Dicky.”

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

From this reading “I was only just tasting it to see if it was a real sweet lump,” said Posy very distinctly now, for the lump had disappeared.

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

From this reading “I’m not taking it for _myself_,” answered Posy, as plainly as the large lump in her mouth permitted her to speak; “I’m only just getting a lump for Dicky.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “I was only just tasting it to see if it was a real sweet lump,” said Posy very distinctly now, for the lump had disappeared.

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

From this reading “I’m not taking it for _myself_,” answered Posy, as plainly as the large lump in her mouth permitted her to speak; “I’m only just getting a lump for Dicky.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I’m not taking it for _myself_,” answered Posy, as plainly as the large lump in her mouth permitted her to speak; “I’m only just getting a lump for Dicky.”

and nothing more

From this reading “I’m not taking it for _myself_,” answered Posy, as plainly as the large lump in her mouth permitted her to speak; “I’m only just getting a lump for Dicky.”

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “I’m not taking it for _myself_,” answered Posy, as plainly as the large lump in her mouth permitted her to speak; “I’m only just getting a lump for Dicky.”

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

a compact mass

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “I didn’t mean to eat it, but it went all to pieces in my mouth.”

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading “I’m not taking it for _myself_,” answered Posy, as plainly as the large lump in her mouth permitted her to speak; “I’m only just getting a lump for Dicky.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I didn’t mean to eat it, but it went all to pieces in my mouth.”

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading “I’m not taking it for _myself_,” answered Posy, as plainly as the large lump in her mouth permitted her to speak; “I’m only just getting a lump for Dicky.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I’m not taking it for _myself_,” answered Posy, as plainly as the large lump in her mouth permitted her to speak; “I’m only just getting a lump for Dicky.”

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

From this reading “I was only just tasting it to see if it was a real sweet lump,” said Posy very distinctly now, for the lump had disappeared.

and nothing more

From this reading “I’m not taking it for _myself_,” answered Posy, as plainly as the large lump in her mouth permitted her to speak; “I’m only just getting a lump for Dicky.”

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading “I’m not taking it for _myself_,” answered Posy, as plainly as the large lump in her mouth permitted her to speak; “I’m only just getting a lump for Dicky.”

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading “I didn’t mean to eat it, but it went all to pieces in my mouth.”

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading “I’m not taking it for _myself_,” answered Posy, as plainly as the large lump in her mouth permitted her to speak; “I’m only just getting a lump for Dicky.”

an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading “I was only just tasting it to see if it was a real sweet lump,” said Posy very distinctly now, for the lump had disappeared.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I was only just tasting it to see if it was a real sweet lump,” said Posy very distinctly now, for the lump had disappeared.

express in speech

From this reading “I’m not taking it for _myself_,” answered Posy, as plainly as the large lump in her mouth permitted her to speak; “I’m only just getting a lump for Dicky.”

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading “That’s a story,” said Tom.

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

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading “I was only just tasting it to see if it was a real sweet lump,” said Posy very distinctly now, for the lump had disappeared.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading “I’m not taking it for _myself_,” answered Posy, as plainly as the large lump in her mouth permitted her to speak; “I’m only just getting a lump for Dicky.”

a small amount (especially of food or wine)

From this reading “I was only just tasting it to see if it was a real sweet lump,” said Posy very distinctly now, for the lump had disappeared.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

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

From this reading “That’s a story,” said Tom.

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

From this reading “I’m not taking it for _myself_,” answered Posy, as plainly as the large lump in her mouth permitted her to speak; “I’m only just getting a lump for Dicky.”

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

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

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

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

male cat

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

precisely as stated

From this reading “I was only just tasting it to see if it was a real sweet lump,” said Posy very distinctly now, for the lump had disappeared.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

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

From this reading “I was only just tasting it to see if it was a real sweet lump,” said Posy very distinctly now, for the lump had disappeared.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “I didn’t mean to eat it, but it went all to pieces in my mouth.”

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

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.

during the time that

From this reading “LET that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,” said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast.