Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Melina had not previously mentioned her acquaintance with the little gentleman to her grandmother, so her response was a decided surprise to the old woman.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Melina had not previously mentioned her acquaintance with the little gentleman to her grandmother, so her response was a decided surprise to the old woman.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

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

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

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

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "A friend of mine, Gran—a very nice gentleman who's come to live at South View.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

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

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

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From this reading He helps the vicar, and—" "Oh! the lay-helper!" interposed Mrs. Berryman.

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From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "A friend of mine, Gran—a very nice gentleman who's come to live at South View.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Melina had not previously mentioned her acquaintance with the little gentleman to her grandmother, so her response was a decided surprise to the old woman.

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

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "A friend of mine, Gran—a very nice gentleman who's come to live at South View.

a man of refinement

From this reading Melina had not previously mentioned her acquaintance with the little gentleman to her grandmother, so her response was a decided surprise to the old woman.

the act of departing

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

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

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading "A friend of mine, Gran—a very nice gentleman who's come to live at South View.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

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

From this reading Melina had not previously mentioned her acquaintance with the little gentleman to her grandmother, so her response was a decided surprise to the old woman.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

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

From this reading He helps the vicar, and—" "Oh! the lay-helper!" interposed Mrs. Berryman.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading He helps the vicar, and—" "Oh! the lay-helper!" interposed Mrs. Berryman.

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

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

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

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

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

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

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

From this reading He helps the vicar, and—" "Oh! the lay-helper!" interposed Mrs. Berryman.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

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

From this reading He helps the vicar, and—" "Oh! the lay-helper!" interposed Mrs. Berryman.

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

From this reading Melina had not previously mentioned her acquaintance with the little gentleman to her grandmother, so her response was a decided surprise to the old woman.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "A friend of mine, Gran—a very nice gentleman who's come to live at South View.

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

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Melina had not previously mentioned her acquaintance with the little gentleman to her grandmother, so her response was a decided surprise to the old woman.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "A friend of mine, Gran—a very nice gentleman who's come to live at South View.

a form of address for a man

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He helps the vicar, and—" "Oh! the lay-helper!" interposed Mrs. Berryman.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading "A friend of mine, Gran—a very nice gentleman who's come to live at South View.

not any; not one

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading He helps the vicar, and—" "Oh! the lay-helper!" interposed Mrs. Berryman.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

approval to do something

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Melina had not previously mentioned her acquaintance with the little gentleman to her grandmother, so her response was a decided surprise to the old woman.

a result

From this reading Melina had not previously mentioned her acquaintance with the little gentleman to her grandmother, so her response was a decided surprise to the old woman.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

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

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Melina had not previously mentioned her acquaintance with the little gentleman to her grandmother, so her response was a decided surprise to the old woman.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "A friend of mine, Gran—a very nice gentleman who's come to live at South View.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Melina had not previously mentioned her acquaintance with the little gentleman to her grandmother, so her response was a decided surprise to the old woman.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

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

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

in or at that place or location

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

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

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

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

From this reading By the way, who's this Mr. Blackmore?"

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

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

precisely as stated

From this reading "A friend of mine, Gran—a very nice gentleman who's come to live at South View.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading He helps the vicar, and—" "Oh! the lay-helper!" interposed Mrs. Berryman.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading "A friend of mine, Gran—a very nice gentleman who's come to live at South View.

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

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading By the way, who's this Mr. Blackmore?"

(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 GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

at the time that

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

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

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

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

From this reading By the way, who's this Mr. Blackmore?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading Melina had not previously mentioned her acquaintance with the little gentleman to her grandmother, so her response was a decided surprise to the old woman.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

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

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading GOOD FRIDAY EVENING WHEN Melina told her grandmother of the service which was to be held by Mr. Blackmore on Good Friday evening in the town hall, and asked permission to attend it, the old woman answered, "No, certainly not"; but on hearing that there would be no charge for admission, she said, "Well, if there'll be nothing to pay, I don't mind your going.