Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A LITTLE SAVINGS ACCOUNT What Danny said proved right.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading A LITTLE SAVINGS ACCOUNT What Danny said proved right.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

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

From this reading It might be argued that every one else in the family knew where the key was to be found, for it was an open secret that its hiding-place was under the foot of the washstand.

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

From this reading As soon as Rosie's immediate family and friends heard of the project, they gave her every encouragement.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading It might be argued that every one else in the family knew where the key was to be found, for it was an open secret that its hiding-place was under the foot of the washstand.

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

From this reading As soon as Rosie's immediate family and friends heard of the project, they gave her every encouragement.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

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

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

secure against burglary

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

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From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "You can get into it whenever you like, Rosie dear, for you know yourself where the key's to be found."

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

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From this reading A LITTLE SAVINGS ACCOUNT What Danny said proved right.

dearly loved

From this reading "You can get into it whenever you like, Rosie dear, for you know yourself where the key's to be found."

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From this reading It might be argued that every one else in the family knew where the key was to be found, for it was an open secret that its hiding-place was under the foot of the washstand.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading As soon as Rosie's immediate family and friends heard of the project, they gave her every encouragement.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As soon as Rosie's immediate family and friends heard of the project, they gave her every encouragement.

apart from; not including

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

a social unit living together

From this reading As soon as Rosie's immediate family and friends heard of the project, they gave her every encouragement.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It might be argued that every one else in the family knew where the key was to be found, for it was an open secret that its hiding-place was under the foot of the washstand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

set up or found

From this reading "You can get into it whenever you like, Rosie dear, for you know yourself where the key's to be found."

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

From this reading As soon as Rosie's immediate family and friends heard of the project, they gave her every encouragement.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading As soon as Rosie's immediate family and friends heard of the project, they gave her every encouragement.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "You can get into it whenever you like, Rosie dear, for you know yourself where the key's to be found."

highest in quality

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

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

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading As soon as Rosie's immediate family and friends heard of the project, they gave her every encouragement.

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

From this reading As soon as Rosie's immediate family and friends heard of the project, they gave her every encouragement.

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

From this reading It might be argued that every one else in the family knew where the key was to be found, for it was an open secret that its hiding-place was under the foot of the washstand.

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

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

of the present time and place

From this reading As soon as Rosie's immediate family and friends heard of the project, they gave her every encouragement.

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

From this reading It might be argued that every one else in the family knew where the key was to be found, for it was an open secret that its hiding-place was under the foot of the washstand.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "You can get into it whenever you like, Rosie dear, for you know yourself where the key's to be found."

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

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "You can get into it whenever you like, Rosie dear, for you know yourself where the key's to be found."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

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 It might be argued that every one else in the family knew where the key was to be found, for it was an open secret that its hiding-place was under the foot of the washstand.

possessive form 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 "You can get into it whenever you like, Rosie dear, for you know yourself where the key's to be found."

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It might be argued that every one else in the family knew where the key was to be found, for it was an open secret that its hiding-place was under the foot of the washstand.

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

From this reading "You can get into it whenever you like, Rosie dear, for you know yourself where the key's to be found."

immediately past

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "You can get into it whenever you like, Rosie dear, for you know yourself where the key's to be found."

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

From this reading A LITTLE SAVINGS ACCOUNT What Danny said proved right.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It might be argued that every one else in the family knew where the key was to be found, for it was an open secret that its hiding-place was under the foot of the washstand.

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

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

Irish writer (born in 1932)

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As soon as Rosie's immediate family and friends heard of the project, they gave her every encouragement.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

on one occasion

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It might be argued that every one else in the family knew where the key was to be found, for it was an open secret that its hiding-place was under the foot of the washstand.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

communicate vividly

From this reading As soon as Rosie's immediate family and friends heard of the project, they gave her every encouragement.

established beyond doubt

From this reading A LITTLE SAVINGS ACCOUNT What Danny said proved right.

precisely, exactly

From this reading A LITTLE SAVINGS ACCOUNT What Danny said proved right.

legally valid

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

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

From this reading "You can get into it whenever you like, Rosie dear, for you know yourself where the key's to be found."

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

From this reading As soon as Rosie's immediate family and friends heard of the project, they gave her every encouragement.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A LITTLE SAVINGS ACCOUNT What Danny said proved right.

a fund of money put by as a reserve

From this reading A LITTLE SAVINGS ACCOUNT What Danny said proved right.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading It might be argued that every one else in the family knew where the key was to be found, for it was an open secret that its hiding-place was under the foot of the washstand.

-ing form of “seduce” — induce to have sex

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as Rosie's immediate family and friends heard of the project, they gave her every encouragement.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

required or under orders

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

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

From this reading As soon as Rosie's immediate family and friends heard of the project, they gave her every encouragement.

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

From this reading As soon as Rosie's immediate family and friends heard of the project, they gave her every encouragement.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

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

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It might be argued that every one else in the family knew where the key was to be found, for it was an open secret that its hiding-place was under the foot of the washstand.

on a floor above

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

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

From this reading It might be argued that every one else in the family knew where the key was to be found, for it was an open secret that its hiding-place was under the foot of the washstand.

furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: “wash-hand stand” is a British term

From this reading It might be argued that every one else in the family knew where the key was to be found, for it was an open secret that its hiding-place was under the foot of the washstand.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A LITTLE SAVINGS ACCOUNT What Danny said proved right.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading "You can get into it whenever you like, Rosie dear, for you know yourself where the key's to be found."

in or at the place that

From this reading "You can get into it whenever you like, Rosie dear, for you know yourself where the key's to be found."

belonging to which person

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

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

From this reading Little Jack lent her his last Christmas money-box--one of those tin banks whose opening is supposed to be burglarproof against the seducing attractions of all hatpins and buttonhooks except those employed by its rightful owner--and Mrs. O'Brien suggested at once that the old wardrobe upstairs would be the place of greatest safety for the bank.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You can get into it whenever you like, Rosie dear, for you know yourself where the key's to be found."

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

From this reading "You can get into it whenever you like, Rosie dear, for you know yourself where the key's to be found."