Chapter XIX

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

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

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

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

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

From this reading “We’ll just sit here,” said Barney, “and if we think of anything worth while saying we’ll say it.

any thing at all

From this reading “We’ll just sit here,” said Barney, “and if we think of anything worth while saying we’ll say it.

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From this reading “We’ll just sit here,” said Barney, “and if we think of anything worth while saying we’ll say it.

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

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

confined by bonds

From this reading Don’t imagine you’re bound to talk to me.”

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

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

From this reading If you cannot, friends you’ll never be and you need not waste time in trying.’”

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

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

From this reading Don’t imagine you’re bound to talk to me.”

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

promote the growth of

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “We’ll just sit here,” said Barney, “and if we think of anything worth while saying we’ll say it.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “We’ll just sit here,” said Barney, “and if we think of anything worth while saying we’ll say it.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Don’t imagine you’re bound to talk to me.”

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

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “We’ll just sit here,” said Barney, “and if we think of anything worth while saying we’ll say it.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

and nothing more

From this reading “We’ll just sit here,” said Barney, “and if we think of anything worth while saying we’ll say it.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Don’t imagine you’re bound to talk to me.”

a condition requiring relief

From this reading If you cannot, friends you’ll never be and you need not waste time in trying.’”

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading If you cannot, friends you’ll never be and you need not waste time in trying.’”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Otherwise, not.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “We’ll just sit here,” said Barney, “and if we think of anything worth while saying we’ll say it.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Otherwise, not.

a human being

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “We’ll just sit here,” said Barney, “and if we think of anything worth while saying we’ll say it.

express in words

From this reading “We’ll just sit here,” said Barney, “and if we think of anything worth while saying we’ll say it.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading “We’ll just sit here,” said Barney, “and if we think of anything worth while saying we’ll say it.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

be seated

From this reading “We’ll just sit here,” said Barney, “and if we think of anything worth while saying we’ll say it.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Don’t imagine you’re bound to talk to me.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “We’ll just sit here,” said Barney, “and if we think of anything worth while saying we’ll say it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If you cannot, friends you’ll never be and you need not waste time in trying.’”

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

From this reading Don’t imagine you’re bound to talk to me.”

hard to endure

From this reading If you cannot, friends you’ll never be and you need not waste time in trying.’”

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

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading If you cannot, friends you’ll never be and you need not waste time in trying.’”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We’ll just sit here,” said Barney, “and if we think of anything worth while saying we’ll say it.

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

From this reading “We’ll just sit here,” said Barney, “and if we think of anything worth while saying we’ll say it.

during the time that

From this reading “We’ll just sit here,” said Barney, “and if we think of anything worth while saying we’ll say it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading “We’ll just sit here,” said Barney, “and if we think of anything worth while saying we’ll say it.

but in spite of that

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “John Foster says,” quoted Valancy, “‘If you can sit in silence with a person for half an hour and yet be entirely comfortable, you and that person can be friends.

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

From this reading If you cannot, friends you’ll never be and you need not waste time in trying.’”

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

From this reading Don’t imagine you’re bound to talk to me.”