Chapter III

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

From this reading 'Good-bye, Kathie darling,' whispered a little voice over the balusters, 'and don't forget.'

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

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

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

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

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

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

From this reading Neville asked, when the two were making their way down the street.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

From this reading 'Good-bye, Kathie darling,' whispered a little voice over the balusters, 'and don't forget.'

the past participle of “be”

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

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

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

a special loved one

From this reading 'Good-bye, Kathie darling,' whispered a little voice over the balusters, 'and don't forget.'

dearly loved

From this reading 'No, dear, and good-bye,' Kathleen replied.

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

From this reading 'Good-bye, Kathie darling,' whispered a little voice over the balusters, 'and don't forget.'

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Neville asked, when the two were making their way down the street.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

Australian physiologist noted for his research on the conduction of impulses by nerve cells (1903-1997)

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

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

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

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

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading 'Good-bye, Kathie darling,' whispered a little voice over the balusters, 'and don't forget.'

a farewell remark

From this reading 'Good-bye, Kathie darling,' whispered a little voice over the balusters, 'and don't forget.'

in a gracious or graceful manner

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

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

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

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

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

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

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

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

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

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

From this reading 'Good-bye, Kathie darling,' whispered a little voice over the balusters, 'and don't forget.'

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

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

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

From this reading 'Good-bye, Kathie darling,' whispered a little voice over the balusters, 'and don't forget.'

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Neville asked, when the two were making their way down the street.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

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

From this reading Neville asked, when the two were making their way down the street.

not any; not one

From this reading 'No, dear, and good-bye,' Kathleen replied.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 'Who was that on the stairs?'

above and across; more than

From this reading 'Good-bye, Kathie darling,' whispered a little voice over the balusters, 'and don't forget.'

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading 'No, dear, and good-bye,' Kathleen replied.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading 'Who was that on the stairs?'

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

From this reading Neville asked, when the two were making their way down the street.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'Who was that on the stairs?'

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

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Neville asked, when the two were making their way down the street.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Neville asked, when the two were making their way down the street.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading 'Good-bye, Kathie darling,' whispered a little voice over the balusters, 'and don't forget.'

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

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

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

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Neville asked, when the two were making their way down the street.

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

From this reading Neville asked, when the two were making their way down the street.

at the time that

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading 'Good-bye, Kathie darling,' whispered a little voice over the balusters, 'and don't forget.'

which person or people

From this reading 'Who was that on the stairs?'

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading AUNT CLOTILDA'S REPLY. ednesday came in due course, and as Mrs. Fanshaw's invitation had been received, and graciously accepted by Miss Eccles for Kathleen, the young lady was ready and waiting when her brother called for her.