Chapter XVII

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

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

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

From this reading "I've been waiting a long time for an invitation to lunch, little daughter.

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

From this reading I didn't think you could get away from the store,--and I don't know so very much to cook."

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

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I didn't think you could get away from the store,--and I don't know so very much to cook."

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

From this reading Do you know, I'll be quite jealous of Billy if my turn doesn't come soon!"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I've been waiting a long time for an invitation to lunch, little daughter.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading "Oh, Father," Mary Frances begged, "won't you come to-morrow?

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

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

From this reading Do you know, I'll be quite jealous of Billy if my turn doesn't come soon!"

prepare a hot meal

From this reading I didn't think you could get away from the store,--and I don't know so very much to cook."

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

From this reading I didn't think you could get away from the store,--and I don't know so very much to cook."

a female human offspring

From this reading "I've been waiting a long time for an invitation to lunch, little daughter.

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

From this reading I didn't think you could get away from the store,--and I don't know so very much to cook."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Do you know, I'll be quite jealous of Billy if my turn doesn't come soon!"

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

From this reading Do you know, I'll be quite jealous of Billy if my turn doesn't come soon!"

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

From this reading I didn't think you could get away from the store,--and I don't know so very much to cook."

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

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I've been waiting a long time for an invitation to lunch, little daughter.

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading "Oh, Father," Mary Frances begged, "won't you come to-morrow?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I didn't think you could get away from the store,--and I don't know so very much to cook."

the act of giving

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

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

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

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

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

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

From this reading I didn't think you could get away from the store,--and I don't know so very much to cook."

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

From this reading Do you know, I'll be quite jealous of Billy if my turn doesn't come soon!"

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

From this reading "I've been waiting a long time for an invitation to lunch, little daughter.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Do you know, I'll be quite jealous of Billy if my turn doesn't come soon!"

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading "I've been waiting a long time for an invitation to lunch, little daughter.

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

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Do you know, I'll be quite jealous of Billy if my turn doesn't come soon!"

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Do you know, I'll be quite jealous of Billy if my turn doesn't come soon!"

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

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

From this reading "I've been waiting a long time for an invitation to lunch, little daughter.

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 "I've been waiting a long time for an invitation to lunch, little daughter.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

take the midday meal

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

plural of “lunch” — a midday meal

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading "Oh, Father," Mary Frances begged, "won't you come to-morrow?

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I didn't think you could get away from the store,--and I don't know so very much to cook."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Do you know, I'll be quite jealous of Billy if my turn doesn't come soon!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Do you know, I'll be quite jealous of Billy if my turn doesn't come soon!"

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

From this reading "Oh, Father," Mary Frances begged, "won't you come to-morrow?

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Do you know, I'll be quite jealous of Billy if my turn doesn't come soon!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

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

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

in the near future

From this reading Do you know, I'll be quite jealous of Billy if my turn doesn't come soon!"

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading I didn't think you could get away from the store,--and I don't know so very much to cook."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

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

From this reading I didn't think you could get away from the store,--and I don't know so very much to cook."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I didn't think you could get away from the store,--and I don't know so very much to cook."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "I've been waiting a long time for an invitation to lunch, little daughter.

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

From this reading "I've been waiting a long time for an invitation to lunch, little daughter.

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

From this reading "Oh, Father," Mary Frances begged, "won't you come to-morrow?

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Do you know, I'll be quite jealous of Billy if my turn doesn't come soon!"

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

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

precisely as stated

From this reading I didn't think you could get away from the store,--and I don't know so very much to cook."

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading "I've been waiting a long time for an invitation to lunch, little daughter.

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

From this reading "Oh, Father," Mary Frances begged, "won't you come to-morrow?

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A MAN'S LUNCH "MOTHER writes that she is so glad you are giving Billy such good lunches," said Father, looking up from his letter.