Chapter XII

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

From this reading A CHIME OF BELLS IN NOTTINGHAM.

later than; following

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

anew

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I did not tell you all when we talked here before.

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

From this reading They again seated themselves in an anchored boat.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading They again seated themselves in an anchored boat.

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

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

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

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I did not tell you all when we talked here before.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading A CHIME OF BELLS IN NOTTINGHAM.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading They again seated themselves in an anchored boat.

a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument

From this reading A CHIME OF BELLS IN NOTTINGHAM.

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

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

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

From this reading I did not tell you all when we talked here before.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

in an intimately familiar manner

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

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

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Ben," said Uncle Benjamin, "I have something more on my mind.

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

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

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

From this reading I did not tell you all when we talked here before.

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

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

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From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

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

From this reading "Ben," said Uncle Benjamin, "I have something more on my mind.

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

From this reading A CHIME OF BELLS IN NOTTINGHAM.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

a room where books are kept

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

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

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Ben," said Uncle Benjamin, "I have something more on my mind.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Ben," said Uncle Benjamin, "I have something more on my mind.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Ben," said Uncle Benjamin, "I have something more on my mind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I did not tell you all when we talked here before.

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

From this reading A CHIME OF BELLS IN NOTTINGHAM.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CHIME OF BELLS IN NOTTINGHAM.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Ben," said Uncle Benjamin, "I have something more on my mind.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

plural of “pamphlet” — a small book usually having a paper cover

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Ben," said Uncle Benjamin, "I have something more on my mind.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading They again seated themselves in an anchored boat.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Ben," said Uncle Benjamin, "I have something more on my mind.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading I did not tell you all when we talked here before.

express in words

From this reading I did not tell you all when we talked here before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

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

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They again seated themselves in an anchored boat.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They again seated themselves in an anchored boat.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

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

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

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

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

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

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I did not tell you all when we talked here before.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

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

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

at the time that

From this reading I did not tell you all when we talked here before.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

which person or people

From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I did not tell you all when we talked here before.