Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading His mother had gone out into the kitchen a few moments earlier.

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

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

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

From this reading Thence she returned suddenly with a half empty bottle in her hand and a look of extreme annoyance on her face.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading Thence she returned suddenly with a half empty bottle in her hand and a look of extreme annoyance on her face.

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

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Humph," the father grunted with a sideglance at the bottle.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading Thence she returned suddenly with a half empty bottle in her hand and a look of extreme annoyance on her face.

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From this reading "Carl," she said, "look what I just found in a corner of the cupboard."

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading "Carl," she said, "look what I just found in a corner of the cupboard."

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

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading His mother had gone out into the kitchen a few moments earlier.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Thence she returned suddenly with a half empty bottle in her hand and a look of extreme annoyance on her face.

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

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Thence she returned suddenly with a half empty bottle in her hand and a look of extreme annoyance on her face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Thence she returned suddenly with a half empty bottle in her hand and a look of extreme annoyance on her face.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading His mother had gone out into the kitchen a few moments earlier.

set up or found

From this reading "Carl," she said, "look what I just found in a corner of the cupboard."

destroyed or killed

From this reading His mother had gone out into the kitchen a few moments earlier.

past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise

From this reading "Humph," the father grunted with a sideglance at the bottle.

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

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Thence she returned suddenly with a half empty bottle in her hand and a look of extreme annoyance on her face.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Thence she returned suddenly with a half empty bottle in her hand and a look of extreme annoyance on her face.

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

From this reading Thence she returned suddenly with a half empty bottle in her hand and a look of extreme annoyance on her face.

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

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

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

From this reading "Humph," the father grunted with a sideglance at the bottle.

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

From this reading "Carl," she said, "look what I just found in a corner of the cupboard."

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

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His mother had gone out into the kitchen a few moments earlier.

and nothing more

From this reading "Carl," she said, "look what I just found in a corner of the cupboard."

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

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

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading His mother had gone out into the kitchen a few moments earlier.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Thence she returned suddenly with a half empty bottle in her hand and a look of extreme annoyance on her face.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading His mother had gone out into the kitchen a few moments earlier.

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

From this reading His mother had gone out into the kitchen a few moments earlier.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thence she returned suddenly with a half empty bottle in her hand and a look of extreme annoyance on her face.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thence she returned suddenly with a half empty bottle in her hand and a look of extreme annoyance on her face.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His mother had gone out into the kitchen a few moments earlier.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Thence she returned suddenly with a half empty bottle in her hand and a look of extreme annoyance on her face.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Carl," she said, "look what I just found in a corner of the cupboard."

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

From this reading Thence she returned suddenly with a half empty bottle in her hand and a look of extreme annoyance on her face.

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

From this reading "Humph," the father grunted with a sideglance at the bottle.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Thence she returned suddenly with a half empty bottle in her hand and a look of extreme annoyance on her face.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

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

From this reading His mother had gone out into the kitchen a few moments earlier.

from that place or that time

From this reading Thence she returned suddenly with a half empty bottle in her hand and a look of extreme annoyance on her face.

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

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

hard to endure

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

precisely as stated

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

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

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Carl," she said, "look what I just found in a corner of the cupboard."

during the time that

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thence she returned suddenly with a half empty bottle in her hand and a look of extreme annoyance on her face.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading X Keith was playing in his own corner that very evening, trying to keep as quiet as possible while his father had an unusually late dinner.