Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

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

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading "Yes, but you're getting stronger every day," argued Bob.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "You know I can't even get around easily yet."

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

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading "Yes, but you're getting stronger every day," argued Bob.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Yes, but you're getting stronger every day," argued Bob.

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

From this reading "You know I can't even get around easily yet."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Yes, but you're getting stronger every day," argued Bob.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading "You know I can't even get around easily yet."

divisible by two

From this reading "You know I can't even get around easily yet."

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

From this reading Now, here's the proposition we've got for you," and Bob proceeded to outline the plan that they had worked out the previous evening.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Yes, but you're getting stronger every day," argued Bob.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now, here's the proposition we've got for you," and Bob proceeded to outline the plan that they had worked out the previous evening.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "You know I can't even get around easily yet."

the act of acquiring something

From this reading "Yes, but you're getting stronger every day," argued Bob.

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

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Now, here's the proposition we've got for you," and Bob proceeded to outline the plan that they had worked out the previous evening.

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

From this reading Now, here's the proposition we've got for you," and Bob proceeded to outline the plan that they had worked out the previous evening.

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

From this reading Now, here's the proposition we've got for you," and Bob proceeded to outline the plan that they had worked out the previous evening.

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

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

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

From this reading "You know I can't even get around easily yet."

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

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

in an incredulous manner

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

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

From this reading "You know I can't even get around easily yet."

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

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

a brief written record

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

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

From this reading Now, here's the proposition we've got for you," and Bob proceeded to outline the plan that they had worked out the previous evening.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "In a week or so you won't know yourself.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Now, here's the proposition we've got for you," and Bob proceeded to outline the plan that they had worked out the previous evening.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Now, here's the proposition we've got for you," and Bob proceeded to outline the plan that they had worked out the previous evening.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Now, here's the proposition we've got for you," and Bob proceeded to outline the plan that they had worked out the previous evening.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Now, here's the proposition we've got for you," and Bob proceeded to outline the plan that they had worked out the previous evening.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Now, here's the proposition we've got for you," and Bob proceeded to outline the plan that they had worked out the previous evening.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading Now, here's the proposition we've got for you," and Bob proceeded to outline the plan that they had worked out the previous evening.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "In a week or so you won't know yourself.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "Yes, but you're getting stronger every day," argued Bob.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now, here's the proposition we've got for you," and Bob proceeded to outline the plan that they had worked out the previous evening.

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

From this reading Now, here's the proposition we've got for you," and Bob proceeded to outline the plan that they had worked out the previous evening.

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

From this reading Now, here's the proposition we've got for you," and Bob proceeded to outline the plan that they had worked out the previous evening.

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

From this reading Now, here's the proposition we've got for you," and Bob proceeded to outline the plan that they had worked out the previous evening.

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

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

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

From this reading Now, here's the proposition we've got for you," and Bob proceeded to outline the plan that they had worked out the previous evening.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "In a week or so you won't know yourself.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

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

From this reading "In a week or so you won't know yourself.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Now, here's the proposition we've got for you," and Bob proceeded to outline the plan that they had worked out the previous evening.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, but you're getting stronger every day," argued Bob.

but in spite of that

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading FULL OF PROMISE "What do you mean 'good job'?" asked Larry, incredulously, and yet with a note of hope in his voice.

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

From this reading "Yes, but you're getting stronger every day," argued Bob.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "In a week or so you won't know yourself.