Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Maurice's prediction of a fine day proved true.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading Among a group of the most important guests, stood the acknowledged leader of the expedition, the 'Queen of Cacouna,' Mrs. Bellairs.

in the past

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among a group of the most important guests, stood the acknowledged leader of the expedition, the 'Queen of Cacouna,' Mrs. Bellairs.

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

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

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

From this reading At twelve o'clock the weather was as brilliant as possible; the sky blue and clear, the river blue and glittering.

eagerly desirous

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

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

From this reading At twelve o'clock the weather was as brilliant as possible; the sky blue and clear, the river blue and glittering.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At twelve o'clock the weather was as brilliant as possible; the sky blue and clear, the river blue and glittering.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The Mermaid, a small steamer, lay in the wharf, gaily decorated with flags; and throngs of people began to gather at the landing and on the deck.

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From this reading Among a group of the most important guests, stood the acknowledged leader of the expedition, the 'Queen of Cacouna,' Mrs. Bellairs.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading At twelve o'clock the weather was as brilliant as possible; the sky blue and clear, the river blue and glittering.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading At twelve o'clock the weather was as brilliant as possible; the sky blue and clear, the river blue and glittering.

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From this reading Among a group of the most important guests, stood the acknowledged leader of the expedition, the 'Queen of Cacouna,' Mrs. Bellairs.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

rid of obstructions

From this reading At twelve o'clock the weather was as brilliant as possible; the sky blue and clear, the river blue and glittering.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Maurice's prediction of a fine day proved true.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The Mermaid, a small steamer, lay in the wharf, gaily decorated with flags; and throngs of people began to gather at the landing and on the deck.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading The Mermaid, a small steamer, lay in the wharf, gaily decorated with flags; and throngs of people began to gather at the landing and on the deck.

every person

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Among a group of the most important guests, stood the acknowledged leader of the expedition, the 'Queen of Cacouna,' Mrs. Bellairs.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Maurice's prediction of a fine day proved true.

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading The Mermaid, a small steamer, lay in the wharf, gaily decorated with flags; and throngs of people began to gather at the landing and on the deck.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

in a gay manner

From this reading The Mermaid, a small steamer, lay in the wharf, gaily decorated with flags; and throngs of people began to gather at the landing and on the deck.

assemble or get together

From this reading The Mermaid, a small steamer, lay in the wharf, gaily decorated with flags; and throngs of people began to gather at the landing and on the deck.

the act of giving

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading At twelve o'clock the weather was as brilliant as possible; the sky blue and clear, the river blue and glittering.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Among a group of the most important guests, stood the acknowledged leader of the expedition, the 'Queen of Cacouna,' Mrs. Bellairs.

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

From this reading Among a group of the most important guests, stood the acknowledged leader of the expedition, the 'Queen of Cacouna,' Mrs. Bellairs.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

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

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

of great significance or value

From this reading Among a group of the most important guests, stood the acknowledged leader of the expedition, the 'Queen of Cacouna,' Mrs. Bellairs.

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

From this reading The Mermaid, a small steamer, lay in the wharf, gaily decorated with flags; and throngs of people began to gather at the landing and on the deck.

conformity or harmony

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading The Mermaid, a small steamer, lay in the wharf, gaily decorated with flags; and throngs of people began to gather at the landing and on the deck.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The Mermaid, a small steamer, lay in the wharf, gaily decorated with flags; and throngs of people began to gather at the landing and on the deck.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Among a group of the most important guests, stood the acknowledged leader of the expedition, the 'Queen of Cacouna,' Mrs. Bellairs.

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

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

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From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

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

From this reading Maurice's prediction of a fine day proved true.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

half woman and half fish; lives in the sea

From this reading The Mermaid, a small steamer, lay in the wharf, gaily decorated with flags; and throngs of people began to gather at the landing and on the deck.

in a joyous manner

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Among a group of the most important guests, stood the acknowledged leader of the expedition, the 'Queen of Cacouna,' Mrs. Bellairs.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Among a group of the most important guests, stood the acknowledged leader of the expedition, the 'Queen of Cacouna,' Mrs. Bellairs.

according to the clock

From this reading At twelve o'clock the weather was as brilliant as possible; the sky blue and clear, the river blue and glittering.

occurring from time to time

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Maurice's prediction of a fine day proved true.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Mermaid, a small steamer, lay in the wharf, gaily decorated with flags; and throngs of people began to gather at the landing and on the deck.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The Mermaid, a small steamer, lay in the wharf, gaily decorated with flags; and throngs of people began to gather at the landing and on the deck.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading At twelve o'clock the weather was as brilliant as possible; the sky blue and clear, the river blue and glittering.

the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading Maurice's prediction of a fine day proved true.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Maurice's prediction of a fine day proved true.

a stipulated condition

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Among a group of the most important guests, stood the acknowledged leader of the expedition, the 'Queen of Cacouna,' Mrs. Bellairs.

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading At twelve o'clock the weather was as brilliant as possible; the sky blue and clear, the river blue and glittering.

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

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading At twelve o'clock the weather was as brilliant as possible; the sky blue and clear, the river blue and glittering.

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

From this reading The Mermaid, a small steamer, lay in the wharf, gaily decorated with flags; and throngs of people began to gather at the landing and on the deck.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The Mermaid, a small steamer, lay in the wharf, gaily decorated with flags; and throngs of people began to gather at the landing and on the deck.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Among a group of the most important guests, stood the acknowledged leader of the expedition, the 'Queen of Cacouna,' Mrs. Bellairs.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

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

From this reading At twelve o'clock the weather was as brilliant as possible; the sky blue and clear, the river blue and glittering.

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

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

plural of “throng” — a large gathering of people

From this reading The Mermaid, a small steamer, lay in the wharf, gaily decorated with flags; and throngs of people began to gather at the landing and on the deck.

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

From this reading The Mermaid, a small steamer, lay in the wharf, gaily decorated with flags; and throngs of people began to gather at the landing and on the deck.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Maurice's prediction of a fine day proved true.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading At twelve o'clock the weather was as brilliant as possible; the sky blue and clear, the river blue and glittering.

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

From this reading At twelve o'clock the weather was as brilliant as possible; the sky blue and clear, the river blue and glittering.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading At twelve o'clock the weather was as brilliant as possible; the sky blue and clear, the river blue and glittering.

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

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading The Mermaid, a small steamer, lay in the wharf, gaily decorated with flags; and throngs of people began to gather at the landing and on the deck.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She was talking fast and merrily to everybody in turn, giving an occasional glance to the provision baskets as they were carried on board, and meantime keeping an anxious look-out along the bank of the river, for the appearance of her own little carriage, which ought to have been at the rendezvous long ago.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Mermaid, a small steamer, lay in the wharf, gaily decorated with flags; and throngs of people began to gather at the landing and on the deck.