Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Cousin Ben, however, was already up and dressed and had been down some time when the two finally descended to the lower floor.

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

From this reading DISTURBANCES Sunday morning was bright and clear.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading It was so dazzlingly bright when the little girls arose that they thought it must be much later than it was.

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

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

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

From this reading It was so dazzlingly bright when the little girls arose that they thought it must be much later than it was.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Cousin Ben, however, was already up and dressed and had been down some time when the two finally descended to the lower floor.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Cousin Ben, however, was already up and dressed and had been down some time when the two finally descended to the lower floor.

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading DISTURBANCES Sunday morning was bright and clear.

with brightness

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

the act of burning something

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

rid of obstructions

From this reading DISTURBANCES Sunday morning was bright and clear.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Cousin Ben, however, was already up and dressed and had been down some time when the two finally descended to the lower floor.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Oh, Cousin Ben," cried Edna, "what a lot you have done.

in a manner or to a degree that dazzles the beholder

From this reading It was so dazzlingly bright when the little girls arose that they thought it must be much later than it was.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Cousin Ben, however, was already up and dressed and had been down some time when the two finally descended to the lower floor.

plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading DISTURBANCES Sunday morning was bright and clear.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "Oh, Cousin Ben," cried Edna, "what a lot you have done.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Cousin Ben, however, was already up and dressed and had been down some time when the two finally descended to the lower floor.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

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

From this reading Cousin Ben, however, was already up and dressed and had been down some time when the two finally descended to the lower floor.

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From this reading "Oh, Cousin Ben," cried Edna, "what a lot you have done.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Cousin Ben, however, was already up and dressed and had been down some time when the two finally descended to the lower floor.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Cousin Ben, however, was already up and dressed and had been down some time when the two finally descended to the lower floor.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading It was so dazzlingly bright when the little girls arose that they thought it must be much later than it was.

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

From this reading Cousin Ben, however, was already up and dressed and had been down some time when the two finally descended to the lower floor.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Oh, Cousin Ben," cried Edna, "what a lot you have done.

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From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Cousin Ben, however, was already up and dressed and had been down some time when the two finally descended to the lower floor.

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

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was so dazzlingly bright when the little girls arose that they thought it must be much later than it was.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was so dazzlingly bright when the little girls arose that they thought it must be much later than it was.

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

From this reading It was so dazzlingly bright when the little girls arose that they thought it must be much later than it was.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading "Oh, Cousin Ben," cried Edna, "what a lot you have done.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Cousin Ben, however, was already up and dressed and had been down some time when the two finally descended to the lower floor.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading DISTURBANCES Sunday morning was bright and clear.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was so dazzlingly bright when the little girls arose that they thought it must be much later than it was.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was so dazzlingly bright when the little girls arose that they thought it must be much later than it was.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

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

From this reading "Oh, Cousin Ben," cried Edna, "what a lot you have done.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

a course of conduct

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was so dazzlingly bright when the little girls arose that they thought it must be much later than it was.

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

From this reading Cousin Ben, however, was already up and dressed and had been down some time when the two finally descended to the lower floor.

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

From this reading DISTURBANCES Sunday morning was bright and clear.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was so dazzlingly bright when the little girls arose that they thought it must be much later than it was.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was so dazzlingly bright when the little girls arose that they thought it must be much later than it was.

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

From this reading It was so dazzlingly bright when the little girls arose that they thought it must be much later than it was.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

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

From this reading It was so dazzlingly bright when the little girls arose that they thought it must be much later than it was.

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

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was so dazzlingly bright when the little girls arose that they thought it must be much later than it was.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Cousin Ben, however, was already up and dressed and had been down some time when the two finally descended to the lower floor.

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

From this reading Cousin Ben, however, was already up and dressed and had been down some time when the two finally descended to the lower floor.

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

From this reading Cousin Ben, however, was already up and dressed and had been down some time when the two finally descended to the lower floor.

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

From this reading Cousin Ben, however, was already up and dressed and had been down some time when the two finally descended to the lower floor.

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

From this reading DISTURBANCES Sunday morning was bright and clear.

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

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Oh, Cousin Ben," cried Edna, "what a lot you have done.

at the time that

From this reading It was so dazzlingly bright when the little girls arose that they thought it must be much later than it was.

during the time that

From this reading This was made known by reason of the fires burning brightly and of there being a path cleared to the hen-house, while as many as a dozen eggs were in a bowl on the kitchen table.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Oh, Cousin Ben," cried Edna, "what a lot you have done.