Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

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

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

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

From this reading "Good-by," he said, "but remember I'm to be asked down for the garden party next week, and I'm coming."

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

From this reading "Good-by," he said, "but remember I'm to be asked down for the garden party next week, and I'm coming."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading And I reckon I'd better not try to thank you for--Oh, thank you!

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Good-by," he said, "but remember I'm to be asked down for the garden party next week, and I'm coming."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts

From this reading I thought that looked like candy.

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

From this reading "I certainly won't forget.

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

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "Good-by," he said, "but remember I'm to be asked down for the garden party next week, and I'm coming."

a line made of twisted fibers or threads

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Good-by," he said, "but remember I'm to be asked down for the garden party next week, and I'm coming."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Good-by," he said, "but remember I'm to be asked down for the garden party next week, and I'm coming."

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading "I certainly won't forget.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading "Good-by," he said, "but remember I'm to be asked down for the garden party next week, and I'm coming."

a farewell remark

From this reading "Good-by," he said, "but remember I'm to be asked down for the garden party next week, and I'm coming."

the head of a state government

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

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

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

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

From this reading "Good-by," he said, "but remember I'm to be asked down for the garden party next week, and I'm coming."

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

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

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

From this reading "I certainly won't forget.

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From this reading And I reckon I'd better not try to thank you for--Oh, thank you!

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

From this reading "Good-by," he said, "but remember I'm to be asked down for the garden party next week, and I'm coming."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

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

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

plural of “indictment” — a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I thought that looked like candy.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I thought that looked like candy.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "Good-by," he said, "but remember I'm to be asked down for the garden party next week, and I'm coming."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And I reckon I'd better not try to thank you for--Oh, thank you!

(of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

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

From this reading And I reckon I'd better not try to thank you for--Oh, thank you!

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

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading "Good-by," he said, "but remember I'm to be asked down for the garden party next week, and I'm coming."

plural of “railway” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading And I reckon I'd better not try to thank you for--Oh, thank you!

To recall to mind.

From this reading "Good-by," he said, "but remember I'm to be asked down for the garden party next week, and I'm coming."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Good-by," he said, "but remember I'm to be asked down for the garden party next week, and I'm coming."

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

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading And I reckon I'd better not try to thank you for--Oh, thank you!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I thought that looked like candy.

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

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I thought that looked like candy.

bound or secured closely

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

impart a cheap brightness to

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

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

From this reading "Good-by," he said, "but remember I'm to be asked down for the garden party next week, and I'm coming."

make an effort or attempt

From this reading And I reckon I'd better not try to thank you for--Oh, thank you!

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

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "Good-by," he said, "but remember I'm to be asked down for the garden party next week, and I'm coming."

a Caucasian

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

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

From this reading "I certainly won't forget.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading And the Governor stood by a chair in a parlor-car, his world cleared of street railways and indictments and their class as if they had never been, and in his hand was a small white oblong box tied with a tinsel cord.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And I reckon I'd better not try to thank you for--Oh, thank you!