Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Professor Everett had a slight cold and his daughter was a little uneasy about him.

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

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

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

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading When they came out from the crowded hall, however, it was still too early to call for Anthony.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

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

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There could be no hope of getting hold of him before half-past five o'clock.

plural of “believer” — a supporter who accepts something as true

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

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

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

the two together, not just one

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So it was Meg Emmet's suggestion that she and Betty stop by and see her father for a few moments.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When they came out from the crowded hall, however, it was still too early to call for Anthony.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When they came out from the crowded hall, however, it was still too early to call for Anthony.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Professor Everett had a slight cold and his daughter was a little uneasy about him.

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

From this reading There could be no hope of getting hold of him before half-past five o'clock.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading When they came out from the crowded hall, however, it was still too early to call for Anthony.

a female human offspring

From this reading Professor Everett had a slight cold and his daughter was a little uneasy about him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading When they came out from the crowded hall, however, it was still too early to call for Anthony.

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

From this reading So it was Meg Emmet's suggestion that she and Betty stop by and see her father for a few moments.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

at any time

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

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

From this reading Professor Everett had a slight cold and his daughter was a little uneasy about him.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

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

From this reading So it was Meg Emmet's suggestion that she and Betty stop by and see her father for a few moments.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

start firing a weapon

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading There could be no hope of getting hold of him before half-past five o'clock.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When they came out from the crowded hall, however, it was still too early to call for Anthony.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading There could be no hope of getting hold of him before half-past five o'clock.

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

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

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

From this reading There could be no hope of getting hold of him before half-past five o'clock.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading When they came out from the crowded hall, however, it was still too early to call for Anthony.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

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

From this reading So it was Meg Emmet's suggestion that she and Betty stop by and see her father for a few moments.

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

From this reading There could be no hope of getting hold of him before half-past five o'clock.

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

From this reading Professor Everett had a slight cold and his daughter was a little uneasy about him.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading There could be no hope of getting hold of him before half-past five o'clock.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading There could be no hope of getting hold of him before half-past five o'clock.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading When they came out from the crowded hall, however, it was still too early to call for Anthony.

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

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When they came out from the crowded hall, however, it was still too early to call for Anthony.

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

From this reading Professor Everett had a slight cold and his daughter was a little uneasy about him.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

the force of workers available

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading So it was Meg Emmet's suggestion that she and Betty stop by and see her father for a few moments.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

not any; not one

From this reading There could be no hope of getting hold of him before half-past five o'clock.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

according to the clock

From this reading There could be no hope of getting hold of him before half-past five o'clock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There could be no hope of getting hold of him before half-past five o'clock.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When they came out from the crowded hall, however, it was still too early to call for Anthony.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Professor Everett had a slight cold and his daughter was a little uneasy about him.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading So it was Meg Emmet's suggestion that she and Betty stop by and see her father for a few moments.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading So it was Meg Emmet's suggestion that she and Betty stop by and see her father for a few moments.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Professor Everett had a slight cold and his daughter was a little uneasy about him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it was Meg Emmet's suggestion that she and Betty stop by and see her father for a few moments.

not in physical motion

From this reading When they came out from the crowded hall, however, it was still too early to call for Anthony.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading So it was Meg Emmet's suggestion that she and Betty stop by and see her father for a few moments.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading So it was Meg Emmet's suggestion that she and Betty stop by and see her father for a few moments.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

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

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When they came out from the crowded hall, however, it was still too early to call for Anthony.

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

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading When they came out from the crowded hall, however, it was still too early to call for Anthony.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading Professor Everett had a slight cold and his daughter was a little uneasy about him.

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

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

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

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.

at the time that

From this reading When they came out from the crowded hall, however, it was still too early to call for Anthony.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A TALK THAT WAS NOT AN EXPLANATION THE Suffrage meeting was fairly interesting, but then both Meg and Betty had been believers in equal rights for men and women ever since their Camp Fire days and there were few new arguments to be heard on the subject.