Chapter VI

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

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Claire Maslin, telling her father about it, was met with shouts of laughter.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

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

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

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

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

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

From this reading And when Rosanna asked what that was, she laughed and said, "Wait and see."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

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

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

in a blissful manner

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

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From this reading Claire Maslin, telling her father about it, was met with shouts of laughter.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading "The girl is crazy!" he merely said.

wanted intensely

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

the act of consuming food

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

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

From this reading Claire Maslin, telling her father about it, was met with shouts of laughter.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

a young female

From this reading "The girl is crazy!" he merely said.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

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

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

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

From this reading "The girl is crazy!" he merely said.

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

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

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

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

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

From this reading "The girl is crazy!" he merely said.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading And when Rosanna asked what that was, she laughed and said, "Wait and see."

the sound of laughing

From this reading Claire Maslin, telling her father about it, was met with shouts of laughter.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

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

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

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

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

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

From this reading Claire Maslin, telling her father about it, was met with shouts of laughter.

and nothing more

From this reading "The girl is crazy!" he merely said.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Claire Maslin, telling her father about it, was met with shouts of laughter.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

something that results

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

recurring again and again

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

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

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

giving satisfaction

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

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

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Claire Maslin, telling her father about it, was met with shouts of laughter.

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

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Claire Maslin, telling her father about it, was met with shouts of laughter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

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

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

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

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

(often followed by “of”) not aware

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading And when Rosanna asked what that was, she laughed and said, "Wait and see."

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

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

at the time that

From this reading And when Rosanna asked what that was, she laughed and said, "Wait and see."

during the time that

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading While eating a not too satisfactory supper on the corner of the kitchen table, Mabel was blissfully unaware of the fact that her venture into the world was being discussed at two dinner tables at least.

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

From this reading Rosanna, filled with misgivings, had repeated all that Mabel had said and she was distressed to see that Uncle Bob regarded it as a good joke, while his wife, the little Scout Captain, was convinced that the outcome would be exactly what she desired.