Chapter XII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

in addition

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

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

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

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

From this reading “Are you sick, too, Flossie?” asked Nan.

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

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

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

From this reading “Why, Flossie, what’s the matter?” asked Nan of her little sister.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Flossie had not fallen out of her bed, that was certain.

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

From this reading Nothing special had happened, as far as Nan could see.

demanding attention

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Flossie had not fallen out of her bed, that was certain.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Nothing special had happened, as far as Nan could see.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

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

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

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

From this reading Nothing special had happened, as far as Nan could see.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Nothing special had happened, as far as Nan could see.

an event that happens

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

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

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

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

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

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

From this reading “Why, Flossie, what’s the matter?” asked Nan of her little sister.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “Why, Flossie, what’s the matter?” asked Nan of her little sister.

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

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

your grandmother

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing special had happened, as far as Nan could see.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Why, Flossie, what’s the matter?” asked Nan of her little sister.

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

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

on the contrary

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

an educational institution

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Nothing special had happened, as far as Nan could see.

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

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading “Are you sick, too, Flossie?” asked Nan.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading “Why, Flossie, what’s the matter?” asked Nan of her little sister.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Nothing special had happened, as far as Nan could see.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

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

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

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

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

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

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

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

From this reading “Why, Flossie, what’s the matter?” asked Nan of her little sister.

at the time that

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

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

From this reading “Why, Flossie, what’s the matter?” asked Nan of her little sister.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading THE SCHOOL BELL Poor Nan was upset by hearing that Mrs. Pry was ill in bed when the old lady should have been up getting breakfast, and Nan was also rather worried about not hearing from her father and mother, so that when Flossie burst out crying it seemed as though too many things were happening.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Are you sick, too, Flossie?” asked Nan.