Chapter XII

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

From this reading A CONDITIONAL SURRENDER Judge Blair and Lavinia returned home Saturday.

put in effect

From this reading She was not so sure that she was pleased with the result she had done her part to accomplish.

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

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

From this reading A CONDITIONAL SURRENDER Judge Blair and Lavinia returned home Saturday.

British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)

From this reading A CONDITIONAL SURRENDER Judge Blair and Lavinia returned home Saturday.

qualified by reservations

From this reading A CONDITIONAL SURRENDER Judge Blair and Lavinia returned home Saturday.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "No, I could see how relieved she was to get home," replied Mrs. Blair, musing idly out of the window.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading She was not so sure that she was pleased with the result she had done her part to accomplish.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

remove the dust from

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "No, I could see how relieved she was to get home," replied Mrs. Blair, musing idly out of the window.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

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

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

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

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

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

From this reading She was not so sure that she was pleased with the result she had done her part to accomplish.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A CONDITIONAL SURRENDER Judge Blair and Lavinia returned home Saturday.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

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From this reading "No, I could see how relieved she was to get home," replied Mrs. Blair, musing idly out of the window.

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

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

in an idle manner

From this reading "No, I could see how relieved she was to get home," replied Mrs. Blair, musing idly out of the window.

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

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

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From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

an abrupt spasmodic movement

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading A CONDITIONAL SURRENDER Judge Blair and Lavinia returned home Saturday.

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

From this reading A CONDITIONAL SURRENDER Judge Blair and Lavinia returned home Saturday.

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

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading "No, I could see how relieved she was to get home," replied Mrs. Blair, musing idly out of the window.

not any; not one

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was not so sure that she was pleased with the result she had done her part to accomplish.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "No, I could see how relieved she was to get home," replied Mrs. Blair, musing idly out of the window.

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

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "No, I could see how relieved she was to get home," replied Mrs. Blair, musing idly out of the window.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading She was not so sure that she was pleased with the result she had done her part to accomplish.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading She was not so sure that she was pleased with the result she had done her part to accomplish.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading "No, I could see how relieved she was to get home," replied Mrs. Blair, musing idly out of the window.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "No, I could see how relieved she was to get home," replied Mrs. Blair, musing idly out of the window.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading She was not so sure that she was pleased with the result she had done her part to accomplish.

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

From this reading A CONDITIONAL SURRENDER Judge Blair and Lavinia returned home Saturday.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "I guess you were right," the judge said.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

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

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading A CONDITIONAL SURRENDER Judge Blair and Lavinia returned home Saturday.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "No, I could see how relieved she was to get home," replied Mrs. Blair, musing idly out of the window.

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

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was not so sure that she was pleased with the result she had done her part to accomplish.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading She was not so sure that she was pleased with the result she had done her part to accomplish.

acceptance of despair

From this reading A CONDITIONAL SURRENDER Judge Blair and Lavinia returned home Saturday.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was not so sure that she was pleased with the result she had done her part to accomplish.

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

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

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

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

create by training and teaching

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

the act of using

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

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

From this reading "No, I could see how relieved she was to get home," replied Mrs. Blair, musing idly out of the window.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

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

From this reading "I guess you were right," the judge said.

at the time that

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

in or at the place that

From this reading "I guess it's no use," the judge said to Mrs. Blair when she had followed him up stairs, where he had gone to wash off the dust he had accumulated during the six hours the train had consumed in jerking itself from Sandusky to Macochee.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading "No, I could see how relieved she was to get home," replied Mrs. Blair, musing idly out of the window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was not so sure that she was pleased with the result she had done her part to accomplish.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I guess you were right," the judge said.