Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

how long something has existed

From this reading "She arrived in this country when she was about sixteen years of age, coming with an uncle, who was her guardian.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "No wonder you always get your history lessons so easily," was Whopper's comment.

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

From this reading "She arrived in this country when she was about sixteen years of age, coming with an uncle, who was her guardian.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading My uncle's name was Pierre Dunrot, and he was by profession a teacher of ancient history."

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading "She arrived in this country when she was about sixteen years of age, coming with an uncle, who was her guardian.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading My uncle's name was Pierre Dunrot, and he was by profession a teacher of ancient history."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "You know my mother came from France," said the small member of the club.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading "You know my mother came from France," said the small member of the club.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "No wonder you always get your history lessons so easily," was Whopper's comment.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "She arrived in this country when she was about sixteen years of age, coming with an uncle, who was her guardian.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

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

From this reading My uncle's name was Pierre Dunrot, and he was by profession a teacher of ancient history."

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading "No wonder you always get your history lessons so easily," was Whopper's comment.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading "You know my mother came from France," said the small member of the club.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "You know my mother came from France," said the small member of the club.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading "She arrived in this country when she was about sixteen years of age, coming with an uncle, who was her guardian.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

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

From this reading My uncle's name was Pierre Dunrot, and he was by profession a teacher of ancient history."

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading My uncle's name was Pierre Dunrot, and he was by profession a teacher of ancient history."

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

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

From this reading "You know my mother came from France," said the small member of the club.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading "No wonder you always get your history lessons so easily," was Whopper's comment.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading "You know my mother came from France," said the small member of the club.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "You know my mother came from France," said the small member of the club.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading My uncle's name was Pierre Dunrot, and he was by profession a teacher of ancient history."

not any; not one

From this reading "No wonder you always get your history lessons so easily," was Whopper's comment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading My uncle's name was Pierre Dunrot, and he was by profession a teacher of ancient history."

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading My uncle's name was Pierre Dunrot, and he was by profession a teacher of ancient history."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You know my mother came from France," said the small member of the club.

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

From this reading "She arrived in this country when she was about sixteen years of age, coming with an uncle, who was her guardian.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading "She arrived in this country when she was about sixteen years of age, coming with an uncle, who was her guardian.

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

From this reading "You know my mother came from France," said the small member of the club.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "No wonder you always get your history lessons so easily," was Whopper's comment.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading My uncle's name was Pierre Dunrot, and he was by profession a teacher of ancient history."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

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

From this reading "She arrived in this country when she was about sixteen years of age, coming with an uncle, who was her guardian.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "She arrived in this country when she was about sixteen years of age, coming with an uncle, who was her guardian.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading My uncle's name was Pierre Dunrot, and he was by profession a teacher of ancient history."

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

From this reading "She arrived in this country when she was about sixteen years of age, coming with an uncle, who was her guardian.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

at the time that

From this reading THE STORY OF A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE The boys were talking about money matters in general and inheritances in particular when Giant mentioned the fact that his mother had some money coming to her, but could not get possession of it.

which person or people

From this reading "She arrived in this country when she was about sixteen years of age, coming with an uncle, who was her guardian.

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

From this reading "No wonder you always get your history lessons so easily," was Whopper's comment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "She arrived in this country when she was about sixteen years of age, coming with an uncle, who was her guardian.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "No wonder you always get your history lessons so easily," was Whopper's comment.

a late time of life

From this reading "She arrived in this country when she was about sixteen years of age, coming with an uncle, who was her guardian.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You know my mother came from France," said the small member of the club.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "No wonder you always get your history lessons so easily," was Whopper's comment.