Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading "Come and dine with us this evening, you two," the "Old Man" was saying, a few minutes later.

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

From this reading "Come and dine with us this evening, you two," the "Old Man" was saying, a few minutes later.

a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon

From this reading He had flung conventionality to the winds, as most of us had to in early Arizona days.

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

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

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

From this reading "You others," he said, "have suffered so often from my steaks and stories, you're glad not to be included.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading To-day I'm bidding only these two youngsters.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Come and dine with us this evening, you two," the "Old Man" was saying, a few minutes later.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

a state at a particular time

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

get or ask advice from

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

conformity with conventional thought and behavior

From this reading He had flung conventionality to the winds, as most of us had to in early Arizona days.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He had flung conventionality to the winds, as most of us had to in early Arizona days.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading "Come and dine with us this evening, you two," the "Old Man" was saying, a few minutes later.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He had flung conventionality to the winds, as most of us had to in early Arizona days.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

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

From this reading "Come and dine with us this evening, you two," the "Old Man" was saying, a few minutes later.

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

From this reading "Come and dine with us this evening, you two," the "Old Man" was saying, a few minutes later.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading He had flung conventionality to the winds, as most of us had to in early Arizona days.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "You others," he said, "have suffered so often from my steaks and stories, you're glad not to be included.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "You others," he said, "have suffered so often from my steaks and stories, you're glad not to be included.

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

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You others," he said, "have suffered so often from my steaks and stories, you're glad not to be included.

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

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

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

From this reading To-day I'm bidding only these two youngsters.

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

From this reading He had flung conventionality to the winds, as most of us had to in early Arizona days.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading "You others," he said, "have suffered so often from my steaks and stories, you're glad not to be included.

a supply of food especially for a household

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "Come and dine with us this evening, you two," the "Old Man" was saying, a few minutes later.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Come and dine with us this evening, you two," the "Old Man" was saying, a few minutes later.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading "Come and dine with us this evening, you two," the "Old Man" was saying, a few minutes later.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had flung conventionality to the winds, as most of us had to in early Arizona days.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "You others," he said, "have suffered so often from my steaks and stories, you're glad not to be included.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "You others," he said, "have suffered so often from my steaks and stories, you're glad not to be included.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "You others," he said, "have suffered so often from my steaks and stories, you're glad not to be included.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Come and dine with us this evening, you two," the "Old Man" was saying, a few minutes later.

and nothing more

From this reading To-day I'm bidding only these two youngsters.

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

From this reading "You others," he said, "have suffered so often from my steaks and stories, you're glad not to be included.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You others," he said, "have suffered so often from my steaks and stories, you're glad not to be included.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "Come and dine with us this evening, you two," the "Old Man" was saying, a few minutes later.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "You others," he said, "have suffered so often from my steaks and stories, you're glad not to be included.

plural of “steak” — a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish

From this reading "You others," he said, "have suffered so often from my steaks and stories, you're glad not to be included.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "You others," he said, "have suffered so often from my steaks and stories, you're glad not to be included.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading "You others," he said, "have suffered so often from my steaks and stories, you're glad not to be included.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

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

From this reading "Come and dine with us this evening, you two," the "Old Man" was saying, a few minutes later.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading To-day I'm bidding only these two youngsters.

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

From this reading "Come and dine with us this evening, you two," the "Old Man" was saying, a few minutes later.

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

From this reading He had been home long enough to consult the "Commanding General," as he frequently referred to that smiling better half, and to compare notes as to the condition of the larder and cellar.

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

From this reading To-day I'm bidding only these two youngsters.

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

From this reading "Come and dine with us this evening, you two," the "Old Man" was saying, a few minutes later.

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

From this reading "Come and dine with us this evening, you two," the "Old Man" was saying, a few minutes later.

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

From this reading "Come and dine with us this evening, you two," the "Old Man" was saying, a few minutes later.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading He had flung conventionality to the winds, as most of us had to in early Arizona days.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Come and dine with us this evening, you two," the "Old Man" was saying, a few minutes later.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Come and dine with us this evening, you two," the "Old Man" was saying, a few minutes later.

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

From this reading "You others," he said, "have suffered so often from my steaks and stories, you're glad not to be included.

plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex

From this reading To-day I'm bidding only these two youngsters.