Chapter II

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

From this reading "Not a bit of it!" laughed her mother.

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

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

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

From this reading "What are they for?" asked Mildred, puzzled.

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

From this reading "What are they for?" asked Mildred, puzzled.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading "Not a bit of it!" laughed her mother.

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

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

a junior Girl Scout

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when they opened them there was nothing inside--only just white paper leaves.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

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

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

plural of “composition” — the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading "For school, for examples and compositions?"

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

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

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading "For school, for examples and compositions?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "What are they for?" asked Mildred, puzzled.

coins made of gold

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

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

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

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

From this reading "Not a bit of it!" laughed her mother.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

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

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading But when they opened them there was nothing inside--only just white paper leaves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Not a bit of it!" laughed her mother.

a small worthless amount

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

and nothing more

From this reading But when they opened them there was nothing inside--only just white paper leaves.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading "Not a bit of it!" laughed her mother.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading But when they opened them there was nothing inside--only just white paper leaves.

the literary culture

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

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

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

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

From this reading "Not a bit of it!" laughed her mother.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

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

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Not a bit of it!" laughed her mother.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But when they opened them there was nothing inside--only just white paper leaves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

and nothing more

From this reading But when they opened them there was nothing inside--only just white paper leaves.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading But when they opened them there was nothing inside--only just white paper leaves.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading But when they opened them there was nothing inside--only just white paper leaves.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading "What are they for?" asked Mildred, puzzled.

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

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

an educational institution

From this reading "For school, for examples and compositions?"

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

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

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But when they opened them there was nothing inside--only just white paper leaves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

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

From this reading But when they opened them there was nothing inside--only just white paper leaves.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

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

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

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

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

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

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What are they for?" asked Mildred, puzzled.

at the time that

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

a Caucasian

From this reading But when they opened them there was nothing inside--only just white paper leaves.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading SUPPER AT THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS When the Junior Blairs came down to breakfast on New Year's morning, there were three good-sized red-covered books lying on the table, one by each plate, and on the cover of each, in gold letters, was the name of Mildred, or Jack, or Brownie.