Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Another week had passed, and it had been a delightful one for both Ralph and his chum, now that they were friends again.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading AN AFTERNOON RAMBLE "I say, you two chaps, what are you going to do this afternoon?"

anew

From this reading Another week had passed, and it had been a delightful one for both Ralph and his chum, now that they were friends again.

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON RAMBLE "I say, you two chaps, what are you going to do this afternoon?"

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

From this reading The question was asked by Tom Warren, as Ralph and Charlton stood at the entrance to the playground.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another week had passed, and it had been a delightful one for both Ralph and his chum, now that they were friends again.

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON RAMBLE "I say, you two chaps, what are you going to do this afternoon?"

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

From this reading The question was asked by Tom Warren, as Ralph and Charlton stood at the entrance to the playground.

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

From this reading The question was asked by Tom Warren, as Ralph and Charlton stood at the entrance to the playground.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The question was asked by Tom Warren, as Ralph and Charlton stood at the entrance to the playground.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Another week had passed, and it had been a delightful one for both Ralph and his chum, now that they were friends again.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Another week had passed, and it had been a delightful one for both Ralph and his chum, now that they were friends again.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The question was asked by Tom Warren, as Ralph and Charlton stood at the entrance to the playground.

plural of “chap” — a boy or man

From this reading AN AFTERNOON RAMBLE "I say, you two chaps, what are you going to do this afternoon?"

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From this reading The question was asked by Tom Warren, as Ralph and Charlton stood at the entrance to the playground.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Another week had passed, and it had been a delightful one for both Ralph and his chum, now that they were friends again.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading For these two, so different in natures, liked each other very much; and now that the trouble was gone, they were drawn still closer together.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course they were.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Another week had passed, and it had been a delightful one for both Ralph and his chum, now that they were friends again.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading For these two, so different in natures, liked each other very much; and now that the trouble was gone, they were drawn still closer together.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading AN AFTERNOON RAMBLE "I say, you two chaps, what are you going to do this afternoon?"

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading For these two, so different in natures, liked each other very much; and now that the trouble was gone, they were drawn still closer together.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading For these two, so different in natures, liked each other very much; and now that the trouble was gone, they were drawn still closer together.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The question was asked by Tom Warren, as Ralph and Charlton stood at the entrance to the playground.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Another week had passed, and it had been a delightful one for both Ralph and his chum, now that they were friends again.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Another week had passed, and it had been a delightful one for both Ralph and his chum, now that they were friends again.

the act of departing

From this reading AN AFTERNOON RAMBLE "I say, you two chaps, what are you going to do this afternoon?"

destroyed or killed

From this reading For these two, so different in natures, liked each other very much; and now that the trouble was gone, they were drawn still closer together.

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

From this reading Another week had passed, and it had been a delightful one for both Ralph and his chum, now that they were friends again.

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

From this reading Another week had passed, and it had been a delightful one for both Ralph and his chum, now that they were friends again.

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON RAMBLE "I say, you two chaps, what are you going to do this afternoon?"

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

From this reading For these two, so different in natures, liked each other very much; and now that the trouble was gone, they were drawn still closer together.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Another week had passed, and it had been a delightful one for both Ralph and his chum, now that they were friends again.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading For these two, so different in natures, liked each other very much; and now that the trouble was gone, they were drawn still closer together.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading For these two, so different in natures, liked each other very much; and now that the trouble was gone, they were drawn still closer together.

plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading For these two, so different in natures, liked each other very much; and now that the trouble was gone, they were drawn still closer together.

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

From this reading Another week had passed, and it had been a delightful one for both Ralph and his chum, now that they were friends again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course they were.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Another week had passed, and it had been a delightful one for both Ralph and his chum, now that they were friends again.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading For these two, so different in natures, liked each other very much; and now that the trouble was gone, they were drawn still closer together.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Another week had passed, and it had been a delightful one for both Ralph and his chum, now that they were friends again.

an area where many people go for recreation

From this reading The question was asked by Tom Warren, as Ralph and Charlton stood at the entrance to the playground.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The question was asked by Tom Warren, as Ralph and Charlton stood at the entrance to the playground.

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

From this reading The question was asked by Tom Warren, as Ralph and Charlton stood at the entrance to the playground.

continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading AN AFTERNOON RAMBLE "I say, you two chaps, what are you going to do this afternoon?"

express in words

From this reading AN AFTERNOON RAMBLE "I say, you two chaps, what are you going to do this afternoon?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For these two, so different in natures, liked each other very much; and now that the trouble was gone, they were drawn still closer together.

not in physical motion

From this reading For these two, so different in natures, liked each other very much; and now that the trouble was gone, they were drawn still closer together.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The question was asked by Tom Warren, as Ralph and Charlton stood at the entrance to the playground.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Another week had passed, and it had been a delightful one for both Ralph and his chum, now that they were friends again.

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

From this reading The question was asked by Tom Warren, as Ralph and Charlton stood at the entrance to the playground.

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

From this reading For these two, so different in natures, liked each other very much; and now that the trouble was gone, they were drawn still closer together.

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

From this reading Another week had passed, and it had been a delightful one for both Ralph and his chum, now that they were friends again.

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON RAMBLE "I say, you two chaps, what are you going to do this afternoon?"

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON RAMBLE "I say, you two chaps, what are you going to do this afternoon?"

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading For these two, so different in natures, liked each other very much; and now that the trouble was gone, they were drawn still closer together.

male cat

From this reading The question was asked by Tom Warren, as Ralph and Charlton stood at the entrance to the playground.

a source of difficulty

From this reading For these two, so different in natures, liked each other very much; and now that the trouble was gone, they were drawn still closer together.

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

From this reading AN AFTERNOON RAMBLE "I say, you two chaps, what are you going to do this afternoon?"

precisely as stated

From this reading For these two, so different in natures, liked each other very much; and now that the trouble was gone, they were drawn still closer together.

United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading The question was asked by Tom Warren, as Ralph and Charlton stood at the entrance to the playground.

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

From this reading The question was asked by Tom Warren, as Ralph and Charlton stood at the entrance to the playground.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Another week had passed, and it had been a delightful one for both Ralph and his chum, now that they were friends again.

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

From this reading Another week had passed, and it had been a delightful one for both Ralph and his chum, now that they were friends again.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading AN AFTERNOON RAMBLE "I say, you two chaps, what are you going to do this afternoon?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading AN AFTERNOON RAMBLE "I say, you two chaps, what are you going to do this afternoon?"