Chapter X

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the boys were returning from Sunday school.

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

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the boys were returning from Sunday school.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I don't know," his brother answered; "I don't expect so."

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading STRAY TO THE RESCUE "BOBBIE," said Jackie, "I wonder if Mrs. Winter will ask us to tea to-day?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first Bob had been puzzled to know the reason, but he was beginning to fear that it was because their kind old friend was not in the position to entertain guests.

for the reason that

From this reading At first Bob had been puzzled to know the reason, but he was beginning to fear that it was because their kind old friend was not in the position to entertain guests.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They had not been invited to take tea with Mrs. Winter for several weeks.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading At first Bob had been puzzled to know the reason, but he was beginning to fear that it was because their kind old friend was not in the position to entertain guests.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading At first Bob had been puzzled to know the reason, but he was beginning to fear that it was because their kind old friend was not in the position to entertain guests.

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From this reading STRAY TO THE RESCUE "BOBBIE," said Jackie, "I wonder if Mrs. Winter will ask us to tea to-day?"

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the boys were returning from Sunday school.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "I don't know," his brother answered; "I don't expect so."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At first Bob had been puzzled to know the reason, but he was beginning to fear that it was because their kind old friend was not in the position to entertain guests.

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

From this reading "I don't know," his brother answered; "I don't expect so."

provide entertainment for

From this reading At first Bob had been puzzled to know the reason, but he was beginning to fear that it was because their kind old friend was not in the position to entertain guests.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "I don't know," his brother answered; "I don't expect so."

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading At first Bob had been puzzled to know the reason, but he was beginning to fear that it was because their kind old friend was not in the position to entertain guests.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first Bob had been puzzled to know the reason, but he was beginning to fear that it was because their kind old friend was not in the position to entertain guests.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They had not been invited to take tea with Mrs. Winter for several weeks.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading At first Bob had been puzzled to know the reason, but he was beginning to fear that it was because their kind old friend was not in the position to entertain guests.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the boys were returning from Sunday school.

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

From this reading At first Bob had been puzzled to know the reason, but he was beginning to fear that it was because their kind old friend was not in the position to entertain guests.

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

From this reading They had not been invited to take tea with Mrs. Winter for several weeks.

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

From this reading At first Bob had been puzzled to know the reason, but he was beginning to fear that it was because their kind old friend was not in the position to entertain guests.

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

From this reading "I don't know," his brother answered; "I don't expect so."

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

From this reading STRAY TO THE RESCUE "BOBBIE," said Jackie, "I wonder if Mrs. Winter will ask us to tea to-day?"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading STRAY TO THE RESCUE "BOBBIE," said Jackie, "I wonder if Mrs. Winter will ask us to tea to-day?"

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

From this reading At first Bob had been puzzled to know the reason, but he was beginning to fear that it was because their kind old friend was not in the position to entertain guests.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading They had not been invited to take tea with Mrs. Winter for several weeks.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the boys were returning from Sunday school.

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

From this reading STRAY TO THE RESCUE "BOBBIE," said Jackie, "I wonder if Mrs. Winter will ask us to tea to-day?"

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading At first Bob had been puzzled to know the reason, but he was beginning to fear that it was because their kind old friend was not in the position to entertain guests.

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

From this reading "I don't know," his brother answered; "I don't expect so."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading STRAY TO THE RESCUE "BOBBIE," said Jackie, "I wonder if Mrs. Winter will ask us to tea to-day?"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They had not been invited to take tea with Mrs. Winter for several weeks.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading At first Bob had been puzzled to know the reason, but he was beginning to fear that it was because their kind old friend was not in the position to entertain guests.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading At first Bob had been puzzled to know the reason, but he was beginning to fear that it was because their kind old friend was not in the position to entertain guests.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading At first Bob had been puzzled to know the reason, but he was beginning to fear that it was because their kind old friend was not in the position to entertain guests.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading At first Bob had been puzzled to know the reason, but he was beginning to fear that it was because their kind old friend was not in the position to entertain guests.

free from harm or evil

From this reading STRAY TO THE RESCUE "BOBBIE," said Jackie, "I wonder if Mrs. Winter will ask us to tea to-day?"

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the boys were returning from Sunday school.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading STRAY TO THE RESCUE "BOBBIE," said Jackie, "I wonder if Mrs. Winter will ask us to tea to-day?"

an educational institution

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the boys were returning from Sunday school.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading They had not been invited to take tea with Mrs. Winter for several weeks.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I don't know," his brother answered; "I don't expect so."

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading STRAY TO THE RESCUE "BOBBIE," said Jackie, "I wonder if Mrs. Winter will ask us to tea to-day?"

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the boys were returning from Sunday school.

carry out

From this reading They had not been invited to take tea with Mrs. Winter for several weeks.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading STRAY TO THE RESCUE "BOBBIE," said Jackie, "I wonder if Mrs. Winter will ask us to tea to-day?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At first Bob had been puzzled to know the reason, but he was beginning to fear that it was because their kind old friend was not in the position to entertain guests.

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

From this reading STRAY TO THE RESCUE "BOBBIE," said Jackie, "I wonder if Mrs. Winter will ask us to tea to-day?"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At first Bob had been puzzled to know the reason, but he was beginning to fear that it was because their kind old friend was not in the position to entertain guests.

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

From this reading They had not been invited to take tea with Mrs. Winter for several weeks.

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

From this reading STRAY TO THE RESCUE "BOBBIE," said Jackie, "I wonder if Mrs. Winter will ask us to tea to-day?"

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

From this reading STRAY TO THE RESCUE "BOBBIE," said Jackie, "I wonder if Mrs. Winter will ask us to tea to-day?"

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading STRAY TO THE RESCUE "BOBBIE," said Jackie, "I wonder if Mrs. Winter will ask us to tea to-day?"

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

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the boys were returning from Sunday school.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading They had not been invited to take tea with Mrs. Winter for several weeks.

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

From this reading It was Sunday afternoon, and the boys were returning from Sunday school.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading STRAY TO THE RESCUE "BOBBIE," said Jackie, "I wonder if Mrs. Winter will ask us to tea to-day?"

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading STRAY TO THE RESCUE "BOBBIE," said Jackie, "I wonder if Mrs. Winter will ask us to tea to-day?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading They had not been invited to take tea with Mrs. Winter for several weeks.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading STRAY TO THE RESCUE "BOBBIE," said Jackie, "I wonder if Mrs. Winter will ask us to tea to-day?"