Chapter XII

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

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

later than; following

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

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

From this reading I told her that Mr. Ffolliot would not be in for an hour or two, and she asked if she could speak to any other member of the family.”

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

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

eagerly desirous

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I told her that Mr. Ffolliot would not be in for an hour or two, and she asked if she could speak to any other member of the family.”

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

From this reading I told her that Mr. Ffolliot would not be in for an hour or two, and she asked if she could speak to any other member of the family.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A moment or two later the maid knocked at my door.

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

From this reading I told her that Mr. Ffolliot would not be in for an hour or two, and she asked if she could speak to any other member of the family.”

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

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I told her that Mr. Ffolliot would not be in for an hour or two, and she asked if she could speak to any other member of the family.”

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

a social unit living together

From this reading I told her that Mr. Ffolliot would not be in for an hour or two, and she asked if she could speak to any other member of the family.”

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

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

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

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

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

From this reading I told her that Mr. Ffolliot would not be in for an hour or two, and she asked if she could speak to any other member of the family.”

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “There is a young lady here, miss, inquiring for the Vicar.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading I told her that Mr. Ffolliot would not be in for an hour or two, and she asked if she could speak to any other member of the family.”

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

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I told her that Mr. Ffolliot would not be in for an hour or two, and she asked if she could speak to any other member of the family.”

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

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

given to inquiry

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

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

From this reading “There is a young lady here, miss, inquiring for the Vicar.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading A moment or two later the maid knocked at my door.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “There is a young lady here, miss, inquiring for the Vicar.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A moment or two later the maid knocked at my door.

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

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

a female domestic

From this reading A moment or two later the maid knocked at my door.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading I told her that Mr. Ffolliot would not be in for an hour or two, and she asked if she could speak to any other member of the family.”

worth remembering

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

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

From this reading “There is a young lady here, miss, inquiring for the Vicar.

a particular point in time

From this reading A moment or two later the maid knocked at my door.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I told her that Mr. Ffolliot would not be in for an hour or two, and she asked if she could speak to any other member of the family.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I told her that Mr. Ffolliot would not be in for an hour or two, and she asked if she could speak to any other member of the family.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A moment or two later the maid knocked at my door.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I told her that Mr. Ffolliot would not be in for an hour or two, and she asked if she could speak to any other member of the family.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

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

From this reading I told her that Mr. Ffolliot would not be in for an hour or two, and she asked if she could speak to any other member of the family.”

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

express in speech

From this reading I told her that Mr. Ffolliot would not be in for an hour or two, and she asked if she could speak to any other member of the family.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

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

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “There is a young lady here, miss, inquiring for the Vicar.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

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

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I told her that Mr. Ffolliot would not be in for an hour or two, and she asked if she could speak to any other member of the family.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A moment or two later the maid knocked at my door.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading “There is a young lady here, miss, inquiring for the Vicar.

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

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

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

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

in or at the place that

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading BERDENSTEIN’S SISTER Three days after that memorable conversation with my father a fly drove up to the door, and from where I was sitting in our little drawing room I heard a woman’s anxious voice inquiring for Mr. Ffolliot.

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

From this reading I told her that Mr. Ffolliot would not be in for an hour or two, and she asked if she could speak to any other member of the family.”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “There is a young lady here, miss, inquiring for the Vicar.