Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Tommy had forgotten it until too late, for when he asked Corp for the glove it was already in Gavinia's possession, and she had declined to return it without an explanation.

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

From this reading Tommy had forgotten it until too late, for when he asked Corp for the glove it was already in Gavinia's possession, and she had declined to return it without an explanation.

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

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

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

From this reading Tommy had forgotten it until too late, for when he asked Corp for the glove it was already in Gavinia's possession, and she had declined to return it without an explanation.

for the reason that

From this reading This was because Gavinia, when folding up his clothes, found in one of the pockets a glove wrapped in silk paper.

terminate

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

clothing in general

From this reading This was because Gavinia, when folding up his clothes, found in one of the pockets a glove wrapped in silk paper.

a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading Tommy had forgotten it until too late, for when he asked Corp for the glove it was already in Gavinia's possession, and she had declined to return it without an explanation.

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

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Tommy had forgotten it until too late, for when he asked Corp for the glove it was already in Gavinia's possession, and she had declined to return it without an explanation.

the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

From this reading This was because Gavinia, when folding up his clothes, found in one of the pockets a glove wrapped in silk paper.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was to learn now, however, for to the stake he had to go.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Tommy had forgotten it until too late, for when he asked Corp for the glove it was already in Gavinia's possession, and she had declined to return it without an explanation.

set up or found

From this reading This was because Gavinia, when folding up his clothes, found in one of the pockets a glove wrapped in silk paper.

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From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

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

From this reading Tommy had forgotten it until too late, for when he asked Corp for the glove it was already in Gavinia's possession, and she had declined to return it without an explanation.

the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading This was because Gavinia, when folding up his clothes, found in one of the pockets a glove wrapped in silk paper.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

the act of departing

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

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

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

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

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

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

From this reading "You must tell her nothing," Tommy said sternly.

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

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He was to learn now, however, for to the stake he had to go.

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

From this reading This was because Gavinia, when folding up his clothes, found in one of the pockets a glove wrapped in silk paper.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

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

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

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

From this reading Tommy had forgotten it until too late, for when he asked Corp for the glove it was already in Gavinia's possession, and she had declined to return it without an explanation.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading He was to learn now, however, for to the stake he had to go.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "You must tell her nothing," Tommy said sternly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "You must tell her nothing," Tommy said sternly.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He was to learn now, however, for to the stake he had to go.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This was because Gavinia, when folding up his clothes, found in one of the pockets a glove wrapped in silk paper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This was because Gavinia, when folding up his clothes, found in one of the pockets a glove wrapped in silk paper.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading This was because Gavinia, when folding up his clothes, found in one of the pockets a glove wrapped in silk paper.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading This was because Gavinia, when folding up his clothes, found in one of the pockets a glove wrapped in silk paper.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Tommy had forgotten it until too late, for when he asked Corp for the glove it was already in Gavinia's possession, and she had declined to return it without an explanation.

make upset or troubled

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

on the contrary

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

To recall to mind.

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

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

From this reading Tommy had forgotten it until too late, for when he asked Corp for the glove it was already in Gavinia's possession, and she had declined to return it without an explanation.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

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

From this reading Tommy had forgotten it until too late, for when he asked Corp for the glove it was already in Gavinia's possession, and she had declined to return it without an explanation.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading This was because Gavinia, when folding up his clothes, found in one of the pockets a glove wrapped in silk paper.

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

with sternness; in a severe manner

From this reading "You must tell her nothing," Tommy said sternly.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

express in words

From this reading "You must tell her nothing," Tommy said sternly.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

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

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

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

From this reading This was because Gavinia, when folding up his clothes, found in one of the pockets a glove wrapped in silk paper.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

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

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

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

From this reading Tommy had forgotten it until too late, for when he asked Corp for the glove it was already in Gavinia's possession, and she had declined to return it without an explanation.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

up to a particular time

From this reading Tommy had forgotten it until too late, for when he asked Corp for the glove it was already in Gavinia's possession, and she had declined to return it without an explanation.

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

From this reading This was because Gavinia, when folding up his clothes, found in one of the pockets a glove wrapped in silk paper.

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

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

at the time that

From this reading This was because Gavinia, when folding up his clothes, found in one of the pockets a glove wrapped in silk paper.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Tommy had forgotten it until too late, for when he asked Corp for the glove it was already in Gavinia's possession, and she had declined to return it without an explanation.

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

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading This was because Gavinia, when folding up his clothes, found in one of the pockets a glove wrapped in silk paper.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading GAVINIA ON THE TRACK Corp, you remember, had said that he would go to the stake rather than break his promise; and he meant it, too, though what the stake was, and why such a pother about going to it, he did not know.