Chapter V

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

From this reading A FALSE STEP.

plural of “ache” — a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Isobel was dressed before that, however, and so was Vivian, and they amused themselves playing ‘touch’ round the gallery, making so much noise that at last Aunt Dora opened her bedroom door.

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

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

a formal public statement

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading ‘Parties do not seem to have any power to tire you two,’ she said, laughing.

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

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Isobel was dressed before that, however, and so was Vivian, and they amused themselves playing ‘touch’ round the gallery, making so much noise that at last Aunt Dora opened her bedroom door.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

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

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Isobel was dressed before that, however, and so was Vivian, and they amused themselves playing ‘touch’ round the gallery, making so much noise that at last Aunt Dora opened her bedroom door.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

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

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

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

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading ‘Parties do not seem to have any power to tire you two,’ she said, laughing.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Isobel was dressed before that, however, and so was Vivian, and they amused themselves playing ‘touch’ round the gallery, making so much noise that at last Aunt Dora opened her bedroom door.

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

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

on a floor below

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Isobel was dressed before that, however, and so was Vivian, and they amused themselves playing ‘touch’ round the gallery, making so much noise that at last Aunt Dora opened her bedroom door.

being one more than seven

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading A FALSE STEP.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading Isobel was dressed before that, however, and so was Vivian, and they amused themselves playing ‘touch’ round the gallery, making so much noise that at last Aunt Dora opened her bedroom door.

destroyed or killed

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

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

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

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

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

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

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ‘Parties do not seem to have any power to tire you two,’ she said, laughing.

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

From this reading Isobel was dressed before that, however, and so was Vivian, and they amused themselves playing ‘touch’ round the gallery, making so much noise that at last Aunt Dora opened her bedroom door.

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

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Isobel was dressed before that, however, and so was Vivian, and they amused themselves playing ‘touch’ round the gallery, making so much noise that at last Aunt Dora opened her bedroom door.

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

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

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

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

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

From this reading Isobel was dressed before that, however, and so was Vivian, and they amused themselves playing ‘touch’ round the gallery, making so much noise that at last Aunt Dora opened her bedroom door.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

immediately past

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading ‘Parties do not seem to have any power to tire you two,’ she said, laughing.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

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

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Isobel was dressed before that, however, and so was Vivian, and they amused themselves playing ‘touch’ round the gallery, making so much noise that at last Aunt Dora opened her bedroom door.

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

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Isobel was dressed before that, however, and so was Vivian, and they amused themselves playing ‘touch’ round the gallery, making so much noise that at last Aunt Dora opened her bedroom door.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

not any; not one

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Isobel was dressed before that, however, and so was Vivian, and they amused themselves playing ‘touch’ round the gallery, making so much noise that at last Aunt Dora opened her bedroom door.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ‘Parties do not seem to have any power to tire you two,’ she said, laughing.

according to the clock

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Isobel was dressed before that, however, and so was Vivian, and they amused themselves playing ‘touch’ round the gallery, making so much noise that at last Aunt Dora opened her bedroom door.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

above and across; more than

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading ‘Parties do not seem to have any power to tire you two,’ she said, laughing.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Isobel was dressed before that, however, and so was Vivian, and they amused themselves playing ‘touch’ round the gallery, making so much noise that at last Aunt Dora opened her bedroom door.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading ‘Parties do not seem to have any power to tire you two,’ she said, laughing.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Isobel was dressed before that, however, and so was Vivian, and they amused themselves playing ‘touch’ round the gallery, making so much noise that at last Aunt Dora opened her bedroom door.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

express in words

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading ‘Parties do not seem to have any power to tire you two,’ she said, laughing.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

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

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading A FALSE STEP.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

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

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Isobel was dressed before that, however, and so was Vivian, and they amused themselves playing ‘touch’ round the gallery, making so much noise that at last Aunt Dora opened her bedroom door.

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

From this reading Isobel was dressed before that, however, and so was Vivian, and they amused themselves playing ‘touch’ round the gallery, making so much noise that at last Aunt Dora opened her bedroom door.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

lose interest or become bored with something or somebody

From this reading ‘Parties do not seem to have any power to tire you two,’ she said, laughing.

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

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Isobel was dressed before that, however, and so was Vivian, and they amused themselves playing ‘touch’ round the gallery, making so much noise that at last Aunt Dora opened her bedroom door.

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

From this reading ‘Parties do not seem to have any power to tire you two,’ she said, laughing.

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

From this reading Isobel was dressed before that, however, and so was Vivian, and they amused themselves playing ‘touch’ round the gallery, making so much noise that at last Aunt Dora opened her bedroom door.

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

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

accept gladly

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

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

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

at the time that

From this reading BREAKFAST was late next morning, for it had been nearly midnight before the party was over and the last of the guests had gone, so Aunt Dora had made the welcome announcement, when she said good-night, that no one need be called before half-past eight, or be expected to be downstairs before nine o’clock.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading ‘I wish my bones were as free from aches; but I must have a little less noise when Claude comes in to say his prayers, so I think I shall set you to do something for me.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ‘Parties do not seem to have any power to tire you two,’ she said, laughing.