Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

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From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

(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 If mother approves of Alice I am all right, but if she doesn't receive her with open arms, it's all day with me."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading If mother approves of Alice I am all right, but if she doesn't receive her with open arms, it's all day with me."

not functioning properly

From this reading "No, I did not," he answered frankly, "but I made a break, and as she didn't take it amiss, I feel hopeful.

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

From this reading I know you must have made an effort, for she showed it plainly."

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

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "No, I did not," he answered frankly, "but I made a break, and as she didn't take it amiss, I feel hopeful.

third-person singular of “approve” — give sanction to

From this reading If mother approves of Alice I am all right, but if she doesn't receive her with open arms, it's all day with me."

weapons considered collectively

From this reading If mother approves of Alice I am all right, but if she doesn't receive her with open arms, it's all day with me."

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

From this reading "No, I did not," he answered frankly, "but I made a break, and as she didn't take it amiss, I feel hopeful.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

terminate

From this reading "No, I did not," he answered frankly, "but I made a break, and as she didn't take it amiss, I feel hopeful.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "No, I did not," he answered frankly, "but I made a break, and as she didn't take it amiss, I feel hopeful.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

without stop or interruption

From this reading The fact is, sis," he continued ruefully, "she is the most proud-spirited girl I ever met, and mother is the ogre that stands in the way.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading If mother approves of Alice I am all right, but if she doesn't receive her with open arms, it's all day with me."

dearly loved

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

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

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

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

From this reading "No, I did not," he answered frankly, "but I made a break, and as she didn't take it amiss, I feel hopeful.

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

From this reading If mother approves of Alice I am all right, but if she doesn't receive her with open arms, it's all day with me."

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading I know you must have made an effort, for she showed it plainly."

at any time

From this reading The fact is, sis," he continued ruefully, "she is the most proud-spirited girl I ever met, and mother is the ogre that stands in the way.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact is, sis," he continued ruefully, "she is the most proud-spirited girl I ever met, and mother is the ogre that stands in the way.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "No, I did not," he answered frankly, "but I made a break, and as she didn't take it amiss, I feel hopeful.

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From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I know you must have made an effort, for she showed it plainly."

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading "No, I did not," he answered frankly, "but I made a break, and as she didn't take it amiss, I feel hopeful.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

a young female

From this reading The fact is, sis," he continued ruefully, "she is the most proud-spirited girl I ever met, and mother is the ogre that stands in the way.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I know you must have made an effort, for she showed it plainly."

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

From this reading "No, I did not," he answered frankly, "but I made a break, and as she didn't take it amiss, I feel hopeful.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

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

From this reading If mother approves of Alice I am all right, but if she doesn't receive her with open arms, it's all day with me."

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

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

having or manifesting hope

From this reading "No, I did not," he answered frankly, "but I made a break, and as she didn't take it amiss, I feel hopeful.

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

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If mother approves of Alice I am all right, but if she doesn't receive her with open arms, it's all day with me."

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

From this reading The fact is, sis," he continued ruefully, "she is the most proud-spirited girl I ever met, and mother is the ogre that stands in the way.

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

From this reading The fact is, sis," he continued ruefully, "she is the most proud-spirited girl I ever met, and mother is the ogre that stands in the way.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I know you must have made an effort, for she showed it plainly."

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From this reading If mother approves of Alice I am all right, but if she doesn't receive her with open arms, it's all day with me."

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

From this reading I know you must have made an effort, for she showed it plainly."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I know you must have made an effort, for she showed it plainly."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If mother approves of Alice I am all right, but if she doesn't receive her with open arms, it's all day with me."

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The fact is, sis," he continued ruefully, "she is the most proud-spirited girl I ever met, and mother is the ogre that stands in the way.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The fact is, sis," he continued ruefully, "she is the most proud-spirited girl I ever met, and mother is the ogre that stands in the way.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The fact is, sis," he continued ruefully, "she is the most proud-spirited girl I ever met, and mother is the ogre that stands in the way.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I know you must have made an effort, for she showed it plainly."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

not any; not one

From this reading "No, I did not," he answered frankly, "but I made a break, and as she didn't take it amiss, I feel hopeful.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "No, I did not," he answered frankly, "but I made a break, and as she didn't take it amiss, I feel hopeful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If mother approves of Alice I am all right, but if she doesn't receive her with open arms, it's all day with me."

a cruel wicked and inhuman person

From this reading The fact is, sis," he continued ruefully, "she is the most proud-spirited girl I ever met, and mother is the ogre that stands in the way.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading If mother approves of Alice I am all right, but if she doesn't receive her with open arms, it's all day with me."

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading I know you must have made an effort, for she showed it plainly."

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

From this reading The fact is, sis," he continued ruefully, "she is the most proud-spirited girl I ever met, and mother is the ogre that stands in the way.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading If mother approves of Alice I am all right, but if she doesn't receive her with open arms, it's all day with me."

precisely, exactly

From this reading If mother approves of Alice I am all right, but if she doesn't receive her with open arms, it's all day with me."

in a rueful manner

From this reading The fact is, sis," he continued ruefully, "she is the most proud-spirited girl I ever met, and mother is the ogre that stands in the way.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

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

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

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

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I know you must have made an effort, for she showed it plainly."

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The fact is, sis," he continued ruefully, "she is the most proud-spirited girl I ever met, and mother is the ogre that stands in the way.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading The fact is, sis," he continued ruefully, "she is the most proud-spirited girl I ever met, and mother is the ogre that stands in the way.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

carry out

From this reading "No, I did not," he answered frankly, "but I made a break, and as she didn't take it amiss, I feel hopeful.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

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

From this reading The fact is, sis," he continued ruefully, "she is the most proud-spirited girl I ever met, and mother is the ogre that stands in the way.

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

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The fact is, sis," he continued ruefully, "she is the most proud-spirited girl I ever met, and mother is the ogre that stands in the way.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

at the time that

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

in the company of; together with

From this reading If mother approves of Alice I am all right, but if she doesn't receive her with open arms, it's all day with me."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT When Frank and his sister were away from Sandgate she said, "Well, my dear Ben Bolt, did you capture your sweet Alice that afternoon I told so many fibs to help you?