Chapter V

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

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

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

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

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

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

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

From this reading Vasco knew it was no use to protest further, and, as the process of dressing was a very short one with him, he soon was ready to do his mother's errand.

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

From this reading "What do you want me to get this morning?" he asked.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "No matter," replied his mother, "you'll want something to eat by and by, so hurry up."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

dearly loved

From this reading "Oh, dear, I don't want to get up now," said Vasco.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Vasco knew it was no use to protest further, and, as the process of dressing was a very short one with him, he soon was ready to do his mother's errand.

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

From this reading "Oh, dear, I don't want to get up now," said Vasco.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading Vasco knew it was no use to protest further, and, as the process of dressing was a very short one with him, he soon was ready to do his mother's errand.

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

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

take in solid food

From this reading "No matter," replied his mother, "you'll want something to eat by and by, so hurry up."

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading Vasco knew it was no use to protest further, and, as the process of dressing was a very short one with him, he soon was ready to do his mother's errand.

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

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Vasco knew it was no use to protest further, and, as the process of dressing was a very short one with him, he soon was ready to do his mother's errand.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

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

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

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

From this reading Vasco knew it was no use to protest further, and, as the process of dressing was a very short one with him, he soon was ready to do his mother's errand.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

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

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading "No matter," replied his mother, "you'll want something to eat by and by, so hurry up."

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

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Vasco knew it was no use to protest further, and, as the process of dressing was a very short one with him, he soon was ready to do his mother's errand.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Vasco knew it was no use to protest further, and, as the process of dressing was a very short one with him, he soon was ready to do his mother's errand.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "No matter," replied his mother, "you'll want something to eat by and by, so hurry up."

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

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

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

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Vasco knew it was no use to protest further, and, as the process of dressing was a very short one with him, he soon was ready to do his mother's errand.

not any; not one

From this reading "No matter," replied his mother, "you'll want something to eat by and by, so hurry up."

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

From this reading "Oh, dear, I don't want to get up now," said Vasco.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Vasco knew it was no use to protest further, and, as the process of dressing was a very short one with him, he soon was ready to do his mother's errand.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, dear, I don't want to get up now," said Vasco.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Vasco knew it was no use to protest further, and, as the process of dressing was a very short one with him, he soon was ready to do his mother's errand.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading Vasco knew it was no use to protest further, and, as the process of dressing was a very short one with him, he soon was ready to do his mother's errand.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Vasco knew it was no use to protest further, and, as the process of dressing was a very short one with him, he soon was ready to do his mother's errand.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "No matter," replied his mother, "you'll want something to eat by and by, so hurry up."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Oh, dear, I don't want to get up now," said Vasco.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Vasco knew it was no use to protest further, and, as the process of dressing was a very short one with him, he soon was ready to do his mother's errand.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "No matter," replied his mother, "you'll want something to eat by and by, so hurry up."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "No matter," replied his mother, "you'll want something to eat by and by, so hurry up."

in the near future

From this reading Vasco knew it was no use to protest further, and, as the process of dressing was a very short one with him, he soon was ready to do his mother's errand.

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

From this reading Vasco knew it was no use to protest further, and, as the process of dressing was a very short one with him, he soon was ready to do his mother's errand.

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

From this reading "What do you want me to get this morning?" he asked.

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

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

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

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

the act of using

From this reading Vasco knew it was no use to protest further, and, as the process of dressing was a very short one with him, he soon was ready to do his mother's errand.

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

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

precisely as stated

From this reading Vasco knew it was no use to protest further, and, as the process of dressing was a very short one with him, he soon was ready to do his mother's errand.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

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

From this reading Vasco knew it was no use to protest further, and, as the process of dressing was a very short one with him, he soon was ready to do his mother's errand.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What do you want me to get this morning?" he asked.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Vasco knew it was no use to protest further, and, as the process of dressing was a very short one with him, he soon was ready to do his mother's errand.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading AN EARTHQUAKE "VASCO," called his mother to him early one morning a few days later, "I want you to get up and go to market for me."

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

From this reading "No matter," replied his mother, "you'll want something to eat by and by, so hurry up."