Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Nobody knows just how it happened, but there'll be a jolly row about it to-morrow, I know.'

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Nobody knows just how it happened, but there'll be a jolly row about it to-morrow, I know.'

(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 Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

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

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading 'Why, what is the matter?' asked the young carpenter anxiously.

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

From this reading 'Why, what is the matter?' asked the young carpenter anxiously.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

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

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nobody knows just how it happened, but there'll be a jolly row about it to-morrow, I know.'

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading 'Why, what is the matter?' asked the young carpenter anxiously.

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

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

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

From this reading 'There was something wrong in the "lab." this dinner-time.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

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

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

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

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Nobody knows just how it happened, but there'll be a jolly row about it to-morrow, I know.'

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

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

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

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

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

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

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

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

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

From this reading Nobody knows just how it happened, but there'll be a jolly row about it to-morrow, I know.'

possessive form of “howard” — English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

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

From this reading Nobody knows just how it happened, but there'll be a jolly row about it to-morrow, I know.'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

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

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

a message received and understood

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

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

From this reading 'Why, what is the matter?' asked the young carpenter anxiously.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Nobody knows just how it happened, but there'll be a jolly row about it to-morrow, I know.'

and nothing more

From this reading Nobody knows just how it happened, but there'll be a jolly row about it to-morrow, I know.'

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

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Nobody knows just how it happened, but there'll be a jolly row about it to-morrow, I know.'

a workplace for the conduct of scientific research

From this reading 'There was something wrong in the "lab." this dinner-time.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading 'Why, what is the matter?' asked the young carpenter anxiously.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

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

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Nobody knows just how it happened, but there'll be a jolly row about it to-morrow, I know.'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

and nothing more

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)

From this reading RIGHTEOUS RETRIBUTION.

characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice

From this reading RIGHTEOUS RETRIBUTION.

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

From this reading Nobody knows just how it happened, but there'll be a jolly row about it to-morrow, I know.'

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading 'There was something wrong in the "lab." this dinner-time.

carry out

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

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

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

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

From this reading Nobody knows just how it happened, but there'll be a jolly row about it to-morrow, I know.'

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

From this reading 'There was something wrong in the "lab." this dinner-time.

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

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

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

From this reading Nobody knows just how it happened, but there'll be a jolly row about it to-morrow, I know.'

past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

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

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

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

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 'Why, what is the matter?' asked the young carpenter anxiously.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading 'Why, what is the matter?' asked the young carpenter anxiously.

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

From this reading Warren volunteered the information that Howard's mother had gone away from home, and only his elder brother could take care of him, if he was sent there, so that it was decided that he should remain in the master's house for the present; and Warren went to let Fred know that his brother would not be home all night.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading 'There was something wrong in the "lab." this dinner-time.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading 'Why, what is the matter?' asked the young carpenter anxiously.