Chapter IX

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

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Loading everyone in, he tucked the robes snugly about them.

later than; following

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

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

From this reading By the time the Brownies were ready, Grandfather Gordon brought the sled and horses to the door.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “We mustn’t have any little nipped fingers or toes.”

for the reason that

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading “Wrap up warmly because the mercury is nosing below zero this morning,” he warned.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading By the time the Brownies were ready, Grandfather Gordon brought the sled and horses to the door.

plural of “brownie” — a junior Girl Scout

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the time the Brownies were ready, Grandfather Gordon brought the sled and horses to the door.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

without deviation

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

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

From this reading By the time the Brownies were ready, Grandfather Gordon brought the sled and horses to the door.

every person

From this reading Loading everyone in, he tucked the robes snugly about them.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading “We mustn’t have any little nipped fingers or toes.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

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From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

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

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “We mustn’t have any little nipped fingers or toes.”

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

From this reading “Wrap up warmly because the mercury is nosing below zero this morning,” he warned.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading By the time the Brownies were ready, Grandfather Gordon brought the sled and horses to the door.

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

From this reading Loading everyone in, he tucked the robes snugly about them.

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

From this reading “Wrap up warmly because the mercury is nosing below zero this morning,” he warned.

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

From this reading “We mustn’t have any little nipped fingers or toes.”

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading Loading everyone in, he tucked the robes snugly about them.

a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures

From this reading “Wrap up warmly because the mercury is nosing below zero this morning,” he warned.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “Wrap up warmly because the mercury is nosing below zero this morning,” he warned.

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

From this reading “We mustn’t have any little nipped fingers or toes.”

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

inflected form of “nip” — squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading “We mustn’t have any little nipped fingers or toes.”

not any; not one

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

-ing form of “nose” — search or inquire in a meddlesome way

From this reading “Wrap up warmly because the mercury is nosing below zero this morning,” he warned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “We mustn’t have any little nipped fingers or toes.”

a small lake

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading By the time the Brownies were ready, Grandfather Gordon brought the sled and horses to the door.

plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment

From this reading Loading everyone in, he tucked the robes snugly about them.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

the sport of gliding on skates

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading By the time the Brownies were ready, Grandfather Gordon brought the sled and horses to the door.

fitting closely

From this reading Loading everyone in, he tucked the robes snugly about them.

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 Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

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

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Loading everyone in, he tucked the robes snugly about them.

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

From this reading “Wrap up warmly because the mercury is nosing below zero this morning,” he warned.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By the time the Brownies were ready, Grandfather Gordon brought the sled and horses to the door.

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

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot

From this reading “We mustn’t have any little nipped fingers or toes.”

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Tale of the Brownies The Brownies had no opportunity to search for the golden locket the next day, because directly after breakfast, Grandfather Gordon proposed a trip to the skating pond.

having tucked or being tucked

From this reading Loading everyone in, he tucked the robes snugly about them.

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

From this reading “Wrap up warmly because the mercury is nosing below zero this morning,” he warned.

in a hearty manner

From this reading “Wrap up warmly because the mercury is nosing below zero this morning,” he warned.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading “Wrap up warmly because the mercury is nosing below zero this morning,” he warned.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We mustn’t have any little nipped fingers or toes.”

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

From this reading By the time the Brownies were ready, Grandfather Gordon brought the sled and horses to the door.

arrange or fold as a cover or protection

From this reading “Wrap up warmly because the mercury is nosing below zero this morning,” he warned.

indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration

From this reading “Wrap up warmly because the mercury is nosing below zero this morning,” he warned.