Chapter XXI

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

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

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

From this reading An Angel of Mercy EARLY the next morning Will started for the parsonage.

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

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading An Angel of Mercy EARLY the next morning Will started for the parsonage.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading He rang the bell, but no one answered.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading On arriving at the house and attempting to open the door, Will discovered that he did not have his keys with him.

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

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On arriving at the house and attempting to open the door, Will discovered that he did not have his keys with him.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading On arriving at the house and attempting to open the door, Will discovered that he did not have his keys with him.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading He rang the bell, but no one answered.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He rang the bell, but no one answered.

a point asserted as part of an argument

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

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

From this reading On arriving at the house and attempting to open the door, Will discovered that he did not have his keys with him.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading On arriving at the house and attempting to open the door, Will discovered that he did not have his keys with him.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading On arriving at the house and attempting to open the door, Will discovered that he did not have his keys with him.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading An Angel of Mercy EARLY the next morning Will started for the parsonage.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading A second and a third ring in rapid succession proved equally unsuccessful.

divisible by two

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

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

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading An Angel of Mercy EARLY the next morning Will started for the parsonage.

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

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On arriving at the house and attempting to open the door, Will discovered that he did not have his keys with him.

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

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

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

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

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

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading On arriving at the house and attempting to open the door, Will discovered that he did not have his keys with him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

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

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading On arriving at the house and attempting to open the door, Will discovered that he did not have his keys with him.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading An Angel of Mercy EARLY the next morning Will started for the parsonage.

putting the wrong interpretation on

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading An Angel of Mercy EARLY the next morning Will started for the parsonage.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading An Angel of Mercy EARLY the next morning Will started for the parsonage.

not any; not one

From this reading He rang the bell, but no one answered.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On arriving at the house and attempting to open the door, Will discovered that he did not have his keys with him.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An Angel of Mercy EARLY the next morning Will started for the parsonage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He rang the bell, but no one answered.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading On arriving at the house and attempting to open the door, Will discovered that he did not have his keys with him.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading An Angel of Mercy EARLY the next morning Will started for the parsonage.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

established beyond doubt

From this reading A second and a third ring in rapid succession proved equally unsuccessful.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading He rang the bell, but no one answered.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading A second and a third ring in rapid succession proved equally unsuccessful.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading A second and a third ring in rapid succession proved equally unsuccessful.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A second and a third ring in rapid succession proved equally unsuccessful.

be standing; be upright

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading An Angel of Mercy EARLY the next morning Will started for the parsonage.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading A second and a third ring in rapid succession proved equally unsuccessful.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On arriving at the house and attempting to open the door, Will discovered that he did not have his keys with him.

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

From this reading An Angel of Mercy EARLY the next morning Will started for the parsonage.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading A second and a third ring in rapid succession proved equally unsuccessful.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

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

From this reading On arriving at the house and attempting to open the door, Will discovered that he did not have his keys with him.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading A second and a third ring in rapid succession proved equally unsuccessful.

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

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading An Angel of Mercy EARLY the next morning Will started for the parsonage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On arriving at the house and attempting to open the door, Will discovered that he did not have his keys with him.

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

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.

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

From this reading On the way he wondered if misunderstanding and contention would stand between him and his father now, as it had in the past, even though a woman's name was in the balance.