Chapter XV

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

From this reading He did not know how to play in this house as he did in his own; he felt a little homesick, and presently he began to cry.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

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

From this reading He did not know how to play in this house as he did in his own; he felt a little homesick, and presently he began to cry.

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

From this reading He did not know how to play in this house as he did in his own; he felt a little homesick, and presently he began to cry.

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

From this reading "What does that mean?" asked his mother, who was making the onion-soup.

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

From this reading He did not know how to play in this house as he did in his own; he felt a little homesick, and presently he began to cry.

a youthful male person

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The little boy only cried the more.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading He did not know how to play in this house as he did in his own; he felt a little homesick, and presently he began to cry.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

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

From this reading "What does that mean?" asked his mother, who was making the onion-soup.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He did not know how to play in this house as he did in his own; he felt a little homesick, and presently he began to cry.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

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

From this reading "I want my little grandmamma!" he said.

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

From this reading He did not know how to play in this house as he did in his own; he felt a little homesick, and presently he began to cry.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

longing to return home

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

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

From this reading He did not know how to play in this house as he did in his own; he felt a little homesick, and presently he began to cry.

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

From this reading He did not know how to play in this house as he did in his own; he felt a little homesick, and presently he began to cry.

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

From this reading "I want my little grandmamma!" he said.

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

From this reading He did not know how to play in this house as he did in his own; he felt a little homesick, and presently he began to cry.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "What does that mean?" asked his mother, who was making the onion-soup.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "What does that mean?" asked his mother, who was making the onion-soup.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The little boy only cried the more.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "What does that mean?" asked his mother, who was making the onion-soup.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I want my little grandmamma!" he said.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

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

From this reading "What does that mean?" asked his mother, who was making the onion-soup.

and nothing more

From this reading The little boy only cried the more.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He did not know how to play in this house as he did in his own; he felt a little homesick, and presently he began to cry.

participate in games or sport

From this reading He did not know how to play in this house as he did in his own; he felt a little homesick, and presently he began to cry.

in the near future

From this reading He did not know how to play in this house as he did in his own; he felt a little homesick, and presently he began to cry.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I want my little grandmamma!" he said.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "What does that mean?" asked his mother, who was making the onion-soup.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He did not know how to play in this house as he did in his own; he felt a little homesick, and presently he began to cry.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I want my little grandmamma!" he said.

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

From this reading "What does that mean?" asked his mother, who was making the onion-soup.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

which person or people

From this reading "What does that mean?" asked his mother, who was making the onion-soup.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE BOY HOMESICK The little boy did not know what to do with himself, for they were very busy getting dinner ready against his father's return from the zemstvo.