Chapter XI

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

From this reading It was a horrible thought, and it made her break out into a cold perspiration, for he was a queer fellow and his movements could never be relied on.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

later than; following

From this reading What if he didn’t come back until after the barn was closed for the night?

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She felt certain that the important news Major had to communicate related to the lost ribbon, and she was almost bursting with curiosity to know what it was.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

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

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

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

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

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

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading What if he didn’t come back until after the barn was closed for the night?

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading What if he didn’t come back until after the barn was closed for the night?

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

From this reading It would not do to call the sparrow, for old Graywhisker had sharper ears than he had; so the only thing to be done was to control her impatience until the sparrow appeared.

terminate

From this reading It was a horrible thought, and it made her break out into a cold perspiration, for he was a queer fellow and his movements could never be relied on.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading She felt certain that the important news Major had to communicate related to the lost ribbon, and she was almost bursting with curiosity to know what it was.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It would not do to call the sparrow, for old Graywhisker had sharper ears than he had; so the only thing to be done was to control her impatience until the sparrow appeared.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading She felt certain that the important news Major had to communicate related to the lost ribbon, and she was almost bursting with curiosity to know what it was.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading What if he didn’t come back until after the barn was closed for the night?

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 It was a horrible thought, and it made her break out into a cold perspiration, for he was a queer fellow and his movements could never be relied on.

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

From this reading What if he didn’t come back until after the barn was closed for the night?

transmit information

From this reading She felt certain that the important news Major had to communicate related to the lost ribbon, and she was almost bursting with curiosity to know what it was.

power to direct or determine

From this reading It would not do to call the sparrow, for old Graywhisker had sharper ears than he had; so the only thing to be done was to control her impatience until the sparrow appeared.

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

From this reading It was a horrible thought, and it made her break out into a cold perspiration, for he was a queer fellow and his movements could never be relied on.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading She felt certain that the important news Major had to communicate related to the lost ribbon, and she was almost bursting with curiosity to know what it was.

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From this reading What if he didn’t come back until after the barn was closed for the night?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It would not do to call the sparrow, for old Graywhisker had sharper ears than he had; so the only thing to be done was to control her impatience until the sparrow appeared.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It would not do to call the sparrow, for old Graywhisker had sharper ears than he had; so the only thing to be done was to control her impatience until the sparrow appeared.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading It would not do to call the sparrow, for old Graywhisker had sharper ears than he had; so the only thing to be done was to control her impatience until the sparrow appeared.

a boy or man

From this reading It was a horrible thought, and it made her break out into a cold perspiration, for he was a queer fellow and his movements could never be relied on.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She felt certain that the important news Major had to communicate related to the lost ribbon, and she was almost bursting with curiosity to know what it was.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It would not do to call the sparrow, for old Graywhisker had sharper ears than he had; so the only thing to be done was to control her impatience until the sparrow appeared.

set up or found

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

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

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

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From this reading It would not do to call the sparrow, for old Graywhisker had sharper ears than he had; so the only thing to be done was to control her impatience until the sparrow appeared.

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

From this reading She felt certain that the important news Major had to communicate related to the lost ribbon, and she was almost bursting with curiosity to know what it was.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

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

From this reading It would not do to call the sparrow, for old Graywhisker had sharper ears than he had; so the only thing to be done was to control her impatience until the sparrow appeared.

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

From this reading It would not do to call the sparrow, for old Graywhisker had sharper ears than he had; so the only thing to be done was to control her impatience until the sparrow appeared.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

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

From this reading It was a horrible thought, and it made her break out into a cold perspiration, for he was a queer fellow and his movements could never be relied on.

provoking horror

From this reading It was a horrible thought, and it made her break out into a cold perspiration, for he was a queer fellow and his movements could never be relied on.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading What if he didn’t come back until after the barn was closed for the night?

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading It would not do to call the sparrow, for old Graywhisker had sharper ears than he had; so the only thing to be done was to control her impatience until the sparrow appeared.

of great significance or value

From this reading She felt certain that the important news Major had to communicate related to the lost ribbon, and she was almost bursting with curiosity to know what it was.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was a horrible thought, and it made her break out into a cold perspiration, for he was a queer fellow and his movements could never be relied on.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

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

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She felt certain that the important news Major had to communicate related to the lost ribbon, and she was almost bursting with curiosity to know what it was.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading She felt certain that the important news Major had to communicate related to the lost ribbon, and she was almost bursting with curiosity to know what it was.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was a horrible thought, and it made her break out into a cold perspiration, for he was a queer fellow and his movements could never be relied on.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading She felt certain that the important news Major had to communicate related to the lost ribbon, and she was almost bursting with curiosity to know what it was.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading It was a horrible thought, and it made her break out into a cold perspiration, for he was a queer fellow and his movements could never be relied on.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was a horrible thought, and it made her break out into a cold perspiration, for he was a queer fellow and his movements could never be relied on.

information about recent and important events

From this reading She felt certain that the important news Major had to communicate related to the lost ribbon, and she was almost bursting with curiosity to know what it was.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading What if he didn’t come back until after the barn was closed for the night?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It would not do to call the sparrow, for old Graywhisker had sharper ears than he had; so the only thing to be done was to control her impatience until the sparrow appeared.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It would not do to call the sparrow, for old Graywhisker had sharper ears than he had; so the only thing to be done was to control her impatience until the sparrow appeared.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a horrible thought, and it made her break out into a cold perspiration, for he was a queer fellow and his movements could never be relied on.

and nothing more

From this reading It would not do to call the sparrow, for old Graywhisker had sharper ears than he had; so the only thing to be done was to control her impatience until the sparrow appeared.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a horrible thought, and it made her break out into a cold perspiration, for he was a queer fellow and his movements could never be relied on.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading It was a horrible thought, and it made her break out into a cold perspiration, for he was a queer fellow and his movements could never be relied on.

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

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading It was a horrible thought, and it made her break out into a cold perspiration, for he was a queer fellow and his movements could never be relied on.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading She felt certain that the important news Major had to communicate related to the lost ribbon, and she was almost bursting with curiosity to know what it was.

inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading It was a horrible thought, and it made her break out into a cold perspiration, for he was a queer fellow and his movements could never be relied on.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading She felt certain that the important news Major had to communicate related to the lost ribbon, and she was almost bursting with curiosity to know what it was.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games

From this reading It would not do to call the sparrow, for old Graywhisker had sharper ears than he had; so the only thing to be done was to control her impatience until the sparrow appeared.

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

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It would not do to call the sparrow, for old Graywhisker had sharper ears than he had; so the only thing to be done was to control her impatience until the sparrow appeared.

any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

your usual mood

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It would not do to call the sparrow, for old Graywhisker had sharper ears than he had; so the only thing to be done was to control her impatience until the sparrow appeared.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She felt certain that the important news Major had to communicate related to the lost ribbon, and she was almost bursting with curiosity to know what it was.

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

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

a special situation

From this reading It would not do to call the sparrow, for old Graywhisker had sharper ears than he had; so the only thing to be done was to control her impatience until the sparrow appeared.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was a horrible thought, and it made her break out into a cold perspiration, for he was a queer fellow and his movements could never be relied on.

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

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

up to a particular time

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

precisely as stated

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

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

From this reading SERENE as Mrs. Polly’s temperament was, and although she gave the sparrow such good advice, she found it very hard to keep patient herself until the sparrow appeared.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She felt certain that the important news Major had to communicate related to the lost ribbon, and she was almost bursting with curiosity to know what it was.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She felt certain that the important news Major had to communicate related to the lost ribbon, and she was almost bursting with curiosity to know what it was.

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

From this reading It would not do to call the sparrow, for old Graywhisker had sharper ears than he had; so the only thing to be done was to control her impatience until the sparrow appeared.