Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "What did you say the fellow's name was?" asked Herb, as the quartette walked along Main Street.

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

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

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

From this reading Their friends shared their own indignation and were quite as keen as themselves to hear the end of the story.

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

From this reading "What did you say the fellow's name was?" asked Herb, as the quartette walked along Main Street.

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From this reading To them they narrated what they had learned of Miss Berwick's story.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading "Cassey, she said it was--Dan Cassey," replied Bob.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

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From this reading "Cassey, she said it was--Dan Cassey," replied Bob.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

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

From this reading "Cassey, she said it was--Dan Cassey," replied Bob.

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

From this reading "What did you say the fellow's name was?" asked Herb, as the quartette walked along Main Street.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Their friends shared their own indignation and were quite as keen as themselves to hear the end of the story.

possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "What did you say the fellow's name was?" asked Herb, as the quartette walked along Main Street.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Their friends shared their own indignation and were quite as keen as themselves to hear the end of the story.

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

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Their friends shared their own indignation and were quite as keen as themselves to hear the end of the story.

a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading Their friends shared their own indignation and were quite as keen as themselves to hear the end of the story.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Cassey, she said it was--Dan Cassey," replied Bob.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Their friends shared their own indignation and were quite as keen as themselves to hear the end of the story.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading To them they narrated what they had learned of Miss Berwick's story.

a unit of instruction

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

most important element

From this reading "What did you say the fellow's name was?" asked Herb, as the quartette walked along Main Street.

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

From this reading To them they narrated what they had learned of Miss Berwick's story.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "What did you say the fellow's name was?" asked Herb, as the quartette walked along Main Street.

past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading To them they narrated what they had learned of Miss Berwick's story.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To them they narrated what they had learned of Miss Berwick's story.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Their friends shared their own indignation and were quite as keen as themselves to hear the end of the story.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

four performers or singers who perform together

From this reading "What did you say the fellow's name was?" asked Herb, as the quartette walked along Main Street.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Their friends shared their own indignation and were quite as keen as themselves to hear the end of the story.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Cassey, she said it was--Dan Cassey," replied Bob.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Cassey, she said it was--Dan Cassey," replied Bob.

express in words

From this reading "What did you say the fellow's name was?" asked Herb, as the quartette walked along Main Street.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading Their friends shared their own indignation and were quite as keen as themselves to hear the end of the story.

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

From this reading "Cassey, she said it was--Dan Cassey," replied Bob.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading To them they narrated what they had learned of Miss Berwick's story.

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

From this reading "What did you say the fellow's name was?" asked Herb, as the quartette walked along Main Street.

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

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Their friends shared their own indignation and were quite as keen as themselves to hear the end of the story.

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

From this reading To them they narrated what they had learned of Miss Berwick's story.

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

From this reading To them they narrated what they had learned of Miss Berwick's story.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading "What did you say the fellow's name was?" asked Herb, as the quartette walked along Main Street.

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

From this reading "What did you say the fellow's name was?" asked Herb, as the quartette walked along Main Street.

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

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading To them they narrated what they had learned of Miss Berwick's story.

which person or people

From this reading A PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSON The chums were joined outside the hotel by Herb and Jimmy, who had waited for them during their interview.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What did you say the fellow's name was?" asked Herb, as the quartette walked along Main Street.