Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

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

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

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

From this reading "Something foolish, I'll be bound."

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading "And thank goodness!" murmured Bobby Hargrew, "Gee Gee cannot break into this session.

confined by bonds

From this reading "Something foolish, I'll be bound."

terminate

From this reading "And thank goodness!" murmured Bobby Hargrew, "Gee Gee cannot break into this session.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

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

From this reading "And thank goodness!" murmured Bobby Hargrew, "Gee Gee cannot break into this session.

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

From this reading "Mercy! how do you expect us to guess the vagaries of the Carrington mind?" returned Lily Pendleton.

serving as an essential component

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

command with authority

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading What do you suppose she has suggested?"

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "Mercy! how do you expect us to guess the vagaries of the Carrington mind?" returned Lily Pendleton.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading "Something foolish, I'll be bound."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated

From this reading "And thank goodness!" murmured Bobby Hargrew, "Gee Gee cannot break into this session.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading "And thank goodness!" murmured Bobby Hargrew, "Gee Gee cannot break into this session.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "Mercy! how do you expect us to guess the vagaries of the Carrington mind?" returned Lily Pendleton.

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

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

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

From this reading "And thank goodness!" murmured Bobby Hargrew, "Gee Gee cannot break into this session.

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

From this reading What do you suppose she has suggested?"

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

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

From this reading "Mercy! how do you expect us to guess the vagaries of the Carrington mind?" returned Lily Pendleton.

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

From this reading "Something foolish, I'll be bound."

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

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "And thank goodness!" murmured Bobby Hargrew, "Gee Gee cannot break into this session.

and nothing more

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading "Mercy! how do you expect us to guess the vagaries of the Carrington mind?" returned Lily Pendleton.

United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859)

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading "Mercy! how do you expect us to guess the vagaries of the Carrington mind?" returned Lily Pendleton.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Mercy! how do you expect us to guess the vagaries of the Carrington mind?" returned Lily Pendleton.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading "And thank goodness!" murmured Bobby Hargrew, "Gee Gee cannot break into this session.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

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

From this reading "Mercy! how do you expect us to guess the vagaries of the Carrington mind?" returned Lily Pendleton.

participate in games or sport

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "Mercy! how do you expect us to guess the vagaries of the Carrington mind?" returned Lily Pendleton.

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading "And thank goodness!" murmured Bobby Hargrew, "Gee Gee cannot break into this session.

possessive form of “sharp” — a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

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

From this reading What do you suppose she has suggested?"

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

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Something foolish, I'll be bound."

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading What do you suppose she has suggested?"

express a supposition

From this reading What do you suppose she has suggested?"

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "And thank goodness!" murmured Bobby Hargrew, "Gee Gee cannot break into this session.

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

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

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

From this reading "And thank goodness!" murmured Bobby Hargrew, "Gee Gee cannot break into this session.

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

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Mercy! how do you expect us to guess the vagaries of the Carrington mind?" returned Lily Pendleton.

plural of “vagary” — an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)

From this reading "Mercy! how do you expect us to guess the vagaries of the Carrington mind?" returned Lily Pendleton.

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

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What do you suppose she has suggested?"

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

which person or people

From this reading A REHEARSAL The copies of the play chosen for production by the girls of the Central High Players Club had arrived, and Mr. Mann, who was to direct the production, called the members of the club together in the small hall which was just off Mr. Sharp's office.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading What do you suppose she has suggested?"