Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading But his anxiety was forgotten that evening, when some of the neighbors dropped in for a call.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading He was afraid to trust Danny Rugg, and did not know what the big boy might do.

later than; following

From this reading "And if Mr. Ringley comes after me, he'll remember me sure."

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

From this reading He was afraid to trust Danny Rugg, and did not know what the big boy might do.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading But his anxiety was forgotten that evening, when some of the neighbors dropped in for a call.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

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

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

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From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

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

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He was afraid to trust Danny Rugg, and did not know what the big boy might do.

a youthful male person

From this reading He was afraid to trust Danny Rugg, and did not know what the big boy might do.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But his anxiety was forgotten that evening, when some of the neighbors dropped in for a call.

rid of obstructions

From this reading "He may say I did it, just to clear himself," thought Bert.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "And if Mr. Ringley comes after me, he'll remember me sure."

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

From this reading He was afraid to trust Danny Rugg, and did not know what the big boy might do.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He was afraid to trust Danny Rugg, and did not know what the big boy might do.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading But his anxiety was forgotten that evening, when some of the neighbors dropped in for a call.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading But his anxiety was forgotten that evening, when some of the neighbors dropped in for a call.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But his anxiety was forgotten that evening, when some of the neighbors dropped in for a call.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading But his anxiety was forgotten that evening, when some of the neighbors dropped in for a call.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

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

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

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

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

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

From this reading "And if Mr. Ringley comes after me, he'll remember me sure."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "He may say I did it, just to clear himself," thought Bert.

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

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

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

From this reading "He may say I did it, just to clear himself," thought Bert.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "And if Mr. Ringley comes after me, he'll remember me sure."

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

From this reading But his anxiety was forgotten that evening, when some of the neighbors dropped in for a call.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "He may say I did it, just to clear himself," thought Bert.

and nothing more

From this reading "He may say I did it, just to clear himself," thought Bert.

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

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

set down according to a plan

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "He may say I did it, just to clear himself," thought Bert.

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

From this reading "And if Mr. Ringley comes after me, he'll remember me sure."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

a form of address for a man

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading But his anxiety was forgotten that evening, when some of the neighbors dropped in for a call.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But his anxiety was forgotten that evening, when some of the neighbors dropped in for a call.

a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

To recall to mind.

From this reading "And if Mr. Ringley comes after me, he'll remember me sure."

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

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

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

From this reading He was afraid to trust Danny Rugg, and did not know what the big boy might do.

express in words

From this reading "He may say I did it, just to clear himself," thought Bert.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But his anxiety was forgotten that evening, when some of the neighbors dropped in for a call.

not in physical motion

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "And if Mr. Ringley comes after me, he'll remember me sure."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

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

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

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

From this reading "He may say I did it, just to clear himself," thought Bert.

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

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading He was afraid to trust Danny Rugg, and did not know what the big boy might do.

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

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He was afraid to trust Danny Rugg, and did not know what the big boy might do.

at the time that

From this reading But his anxiety was forgotten that evening, when some of the neighbors dropped in for a call.

which person or people

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading BERT'S GHOST Bert felt relieved to learn that Mr. Ringley did not know who had broken the store window, but he was still fearful that the offense might be laid at his door.