Chapter X

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

From this reading A THREATENING DAWN.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am glad you two have enjoyed it so," returned Ruth, with her eye, however, upon her husband.

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

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "Of course there's a great difference between a big dance in town and a little one in the country."

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From this reading "Of course there's a great difference between a big dance in town and a little one in the country."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

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From this reading "Of course there's a great difference between a big dance in town and a little one in the country."

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Of course there's a great difference between a big dance in town and a little one in the country."

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From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

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

From this reading A THREATENING DAWN.

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From this reading "Of course there's a great difference between a big dance in town and a little one in the country."

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From this reading "I am glad you two have enjoyed it so," returned Ruth, with her eye, however, upon her husband.

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

From this reading "I am glad you two have enjoyed it so," returned Ruth, with her eye, however, upon her husband.

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

From this reading "It was worth fifty of the swell show you took us to in town, Ruth."

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

From this reading "I am glad you two have enjoyed it so," returned Ruth, with her eye, however, upon her husband.

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

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Of course there's a great difference between a big dance in town and a little one in the country."

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

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I am glad you two have enjoyed it so," returned Ruth, with her eye, however, upon her husband.

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

From this reading "I am glad you two have enjoyed it so," returned Ruth, with her eye, however, upon her husband.

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From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

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

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

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

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

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From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading "I am glad you two have enjoyed it so," returned Ruth, with her eye, however, upon her husband.

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From this reading "I am glad you two have enjoyed it so," returned Ruth, with her eye, however, upon her husband.

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

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

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

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It was worth fifty of the swell show you took us to in town, Ruth."

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

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Of course there's a great difference between a big dance in town and a little one in the country."

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

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

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "It was worth fifty of the swell show you took us to in town, Ruth."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading "I am glad you two have enjoyed it so," returned Ruth, with her eye, however, upon her husband.

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

From this reading "It was worth fifty of the swell show you took us to in town, Ruth."

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

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

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

From this reading "It was worth fifty of the swell show you took us to in town, Ruth."

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

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I am glad you two have enjoyed it so," returned Ruth, with her eye, however, upon her husband.

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

From this reading "It was worth fifty of the swell show you took us to in town, Ruth."

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

From this reading "It was worth fifty of the swell show you took us to in town, Ruth."

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

From this reading "Of course there's a great difference between a big dance in town and a little one in the country."

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

From this reading A THREATENING DAWN.

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

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

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

From this reading "It was worth fifty of the swell show you took us to in town, Ruth."

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "It was worth fifty of the swell show you took us to in town, Ruth."

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

From this reading "It was worth fifty of the swell show you took us to in town, Ruth."

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

From this reading "I am glad you two have enjoyed it so," returned Ruth, with her eye, however, upon her husband.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "I am glad you two have enjoyed it so," returned Ruth, with her eye, however, upon her husband.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "It was worth fifty of the swell show you took us to in town, Ruth."

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

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

in or at the place that

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

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From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

which person or people

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I am glad you two have enjoyed it so," returned Ruth, with her eye, however, upon her husband.

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

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.

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

From this reading "It was worth fifty of the swell show you took us to in town, Ruth."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I like a dance where you can dance," said Herbert, who was looking at himself in a glass and wondering how long his white tie had been on one side.