Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."

later than; following

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

(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 He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

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

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading "I am going to run that risk, anyhow," he said.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

permission to do something

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

the act of departing

From this reading "I am going to run that risk, anyhow," he said.

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

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

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

From this reading "I am going to run that risk, anyhow," he said.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

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

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

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

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

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

From this reading MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."

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

From this reading MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading The young man laughed pleasantly.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Please let me wrap it round you properly, so."

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

From this reading MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The young man laughed pleasantly.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Please let me wrap it round you properly, so."

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From this reading MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading The young man laughed pleasantly.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Please let me wrap it round you properly, so."

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading "Please let me wrap it round you properly, so."

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading "I am going to run that risk, anyhow," he said.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "Please let me wrap it round you properly, so."

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "I am going to run that risk, anyhow," he said.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I am going to run that risk, anyhow," he said.

only a very short time before

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

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

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

in a shy or timid or bashful manner

From this reading MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Please let me wrap it round you properly, so."

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."

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

From this reading The young man laughed pleasantly.

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

From this reading "I am going to run that risk, anyhow," he said.

not yet used or soiled

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

precisely as stated

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

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 MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."

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

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

which person or people

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."

in the company of; together with

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

hold back; refuse to hand over or share

From this reading He did not wait for her consent, but after all she was scarcely prepared to withhold it, for it was a very cold morning, and the young man who had been sitting on the next chair, with an unused rug by his side, was wearing a particularly heavy fur coat.

arrange or fold as a cover or protection

From this reading "Please let me wrap it round you properly, so."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young man laughed pleasantly.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading MY NAME IS MILDMAY "I am quite sure," Virginia protested, a little shyly, "that you will want it yourself before long."