Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

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

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was so much noise that she began to fear it must be very late, and jumping out of bed, she went to look at the clock.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading She felt very wide awake indeed this morning, and suddenly remembered that she had not had a walk or ride since leaving home.

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

From this reading There was so much noise that she began to fear it must be very late, and jumping out of bed, she went to look at the clock.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading There was so much noise that she began to fear it must be very late, and jumping out of bed, she went to look at the clock.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading There was so much noise that she began to fear it must be very late, and jumping out of bed, she went to look at the clock.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

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From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading There was so much noise that she began to fear it must be very late, and jumping out of bed, she went to look at the clock.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

recognizable; marked

From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

put on clothes

From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

opinion or judgment

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

a social unit living together

From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading There was so much noise that she began to fear it must be very late, and jumping out of bed, she went to look at the clock.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She felt very wide awake indeed this morning, and suddenly remembered that she had not had a walk or ride since leaving home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

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

From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

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From this reading It was only just half-past six.

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

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She felt very wide awake indeed this morning, and suddenly remembered that she had not had a walk or ride since leaving home.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

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

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading She felt very wide awake indeed this morning, and suddenly remembered that she had not had a walk or ride since leaving home.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was so much noise that she began to fear it must be very late, and jumping out of bed, she went to look at the clock.

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading There was so much noise that she began to fear it must be very late, and jumping out of bed, she went to look at the clock.

and nothing more

From this reading It was only just half-past six.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading There was so much noise that she began to fear it must be very late, and jumping out of bed, she went to look at the clock.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

the act of departing

From this reading She felt very wide awake indeed this morning, and suddenly remembered that she had not had a walk or ride since leaving home.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There was so much noise that she began to fear it must be very late, and jumping out of bed, she went to look at the clock.

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From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was so much noise that she began to fear it must be very late, and jumping out of bed, she went to look at the clock.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading There was so much noise that she began to fear it must be very late, and jumping out of bed, she went to look at the clock.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She felt very wide awake indeed this morning, and suddenly remembered that she had not had a walk or ride since leaving home.

according to the clock

From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

and nothing more

From this reading It was only just half-past six.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She felt very wide awake indeed this morning, and suddenly remembered that she had not had a walk or ride since leaving home.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There was so much noise that she began to fear it must be very late, and jumping out of bed, she went to look at the clock.

above and across; more than

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

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

From this reading She felt very wide awake indeed this morning, and suddenly remembered that she had not had a walk or ride since leaving home.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading She felt very wide awake indeed this morning, and suddenly remembered that she had not had a walk or ride since leaving home.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

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

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She felt very wide awake indeed this morning, and suddenly remembered that she had not had a walk or ride since leaving home.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was only just half-past six.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was so much noise that she began to fear it must be very late, and jumping out of bed, she went to look at the clock.

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

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

with speed

From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading She felt very wide awake indeed this morning, and suddenly remembered that she had not had a walk or ride since leaving home.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was so much noise that she began to fear it must be very late, and jumping out of bed, she went to look at the clock.

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

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was so much noise that she began to fear it must be very late, and jumping out of bed, she went to look at the clock.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

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

From this reading She felt very wide awake indeed this morning, and suddenly remembered that she had not had a walk or ride since leaving home.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

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

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

precisely as stated

From this reading There was so much noise that she began to fear it must be very late, and jumping out of bed, she went to look at the clock.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

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

From this reading There was so much noise that she began to fear it must be very late, and jumping out of bed, she went to look at the clock.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

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

From this reading There was so much noise that she began to fear it must be very late, and jumping out of bed, she went to look at the clock.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She had forgotten to ask at what hour the family breakfasted, but seven o'clock was the usual breakfast time at the ranch, so she decided that it might be well to dress as speedily as possible.

at the time that

From this reading MARJORIE TAKES A MORNING WALK WHEN Marjorie opened her eyes the next morning, she lay for some minutes thinking over the events of the previous day, and listening to the unusual noise in the street.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading She felt very wide awake indeed this morning, and suddenly remembered that she had not had a walk or ride since leaving home.