Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

later than; following

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

(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 say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

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

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

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

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

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

From this reading The brother and sister were sitting at their lessons in the little room known as the study, as they sat when this story opened.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

a youthful male person

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The brother and sister were sitting at their lessons in the little room known as the study, as they sat when this story opened.

plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

tilt or slant to one side

From this reading THE COCK OF THE WALK.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

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From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

a boy or man

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

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

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

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

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

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

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

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

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

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

From this reading The brother and sister were sitting at their lessons in the little room known as the study, as they sat when this story opened.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

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

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

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 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The brother and sister were sitting at their lessons in the little room known as the study, as they sat when this story opened.

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

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

a unit of instruction

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading The brother and sister were sitting at their lessons in the little room known as the study, as they sat when this story opened.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

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

From this reading The brother and sister were sitting at their lessons in the little room known as the study, as they sat when this story opened.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COCK OF THE WALK.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The brother and sister were sitting at their lessons in the little room known as the study, as they sat when this story opened.

above and across; more than

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

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

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The brother and sister were sitting at their lessons in the little room known as the study, as they sat when this story opened.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The brother and sister were sitting at their lessons in the little room known as the study, as they sat when this story opened.

express in words

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

an educational institution

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

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

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The brother and sister were sitting at their lessons in the little room known as the study, as they sat when this story opened.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The brother and sister were sitting at their lessons in the little room known as the study, as they sat when this story opened.

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 The brother and sister were sitting at their lessons in the little room known as the study, as they sat when this story opened.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The brother and sister were sitting at their lessons in the little room known as the study, as they sat when this story opened.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

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

From this reading THE COCK OF THE WALK.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The brother and sister were sitting at their lessons in the little room known as the study, as they sat when this story opened.

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

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

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

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

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

From this reading 'I say, Duffy, there's an awful row among the fellows at school; Taylor and Curtis are like raging bulls over this new fellow, and they say it's all the pater's fault.'

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

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

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading THE COCK OF THE WALK.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

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

From this reading Several weeks, however, had elapsed since that time, and Florence, having her own cares and interests to think of, had well-nigh forgotten how she had been appealed to in the matter of the new boy.

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

From this reading The brother and sister were sitting at their lessons in the little room known as the study, as they sat when this story opened.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

at the time that

From this reading The brother and sister were sitting at their lessons in the little room known as the study, as they sat when this story opened.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

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

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

in the company of; together with

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'What are you talking about, Len?' she asked, after a pause, during which she had been muttering over a French verb, with her hand covering the page, by way of testing whether she knew her lesson.