Chapter XVI

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Jean wrote: "I am thankful that the wildcat didn't get Phil and Mary Lee, and that Daniella is here.

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

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading The answers were very characteristic.

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

From this reading I am thankful that her mother and my mother are both getting better."

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

strike against forcefully

From this reading Jack wrote: "I am thankful that I don't like rice pudding and that I do like molasses on my batter cakes.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading I am thankful that her mother and my mother are both getting better."

the two together, not just one

From this reading I am thankful that her mother and my mother are both getting better."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading Jack wrote: "I am thankful that I don't like rice pudding and that I do like molasses on my batter cakes.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The answers were very characteristic.

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From this reading Jean wrote: "I am thankful that the wildcat didn't get Phil and Mary Lee, and that Daniella is here.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

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From this reading Jean wrote: "I am thankful that the wildcat didn't get Phil and Mary Lee, and that Daniella is here.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Jack wrote: "I am thankful that I don't like rice pudding and that I do like molasses on my batter cakes.

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From this reading Jack wrote: "I am thankful that I don't like rice pudding and that I do like molasses on my batter cakes.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Jean wrote: "I am thankful that the wildcat didn't get Phil and Mary Lee, and that Daniella is here.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading I am thankful that her mother and my mother are both getting better."

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

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

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

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

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

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

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

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

From this reading Jean wrote: "I am thankful that the wildcat didn't get Phil and Mary Lee, and that Daniella is here.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

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

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

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

From this reading Jean wrote: "I am thankful that the wildcat didn't get Phil and Mary Lee, and that Daniella is here.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack wrote: "I am thankful that I don't like rice pudding and that I do like molasses on my batter cakes.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Jean wrote: "I am thankful that the wildcat didn't get Phil and Mary Lee, and that Daniella is here.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading Jean wrote: "I am thankful that the wildcat didn't get Phil and Mary Lee, and that Daniella is here.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Jack wrote: "I am thankful that I don't like rice pudding and that I do like molasses on my batter cakes.

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

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Jean wrote: "I am thankful that the wildcat didn't get Phil and Mary Lee, and that Daniella is here.

thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining

From this reading Jack wrote: "I am thankful that I don't like rice pudding and that I do like molasses on my batter cakes.

used to form the superlative

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

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

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I am thankful that her mother and my mother are both getting better."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Jack wrote: "I am thankful that I don't like rice pudding and that I do like molasses on my batter cakes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

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

From this reading Jean wrote: "I am thankful that the wildcat didn't get Phil and Mary Lee, and that Daniella is here.

any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes

From this reading Jack wrote: "I am thankful that I don't like rice pudding and that I do like molasses on my batter cakes.

with low volume

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

From this reading Jack wrote: "I am thankful that I don't like rice pudding and that I do like molasses on my batter cakes.

only a very short time before

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

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

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

express in words

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jean wrote: "I am thankful that the wildcat didn't get Phil and Mary Lee, and that Daniella is here.

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

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

in or at that place or location

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

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

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

precisely as stated

From this reading The answers were very characteristic.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

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

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

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

From this reading The answers were very characteristic.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

an exploratory oil well drilled in land not known to be an oil field

From this reading Jean wrote: "I am thankful that the wildcat didn't get Phil and Mary Lee, and that Daniella is here.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading PARTY FROCKS Thanksgiving Day went by quietly; there was little made of it here in Virginia, and the girls would scarcely have remembered it if their mother had not written asking each one to tell her what she was most thankful for.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Jean wrote: "I am thankful that the wildcat didn't get Phil and Mary Lee, and that Daniella is here.