Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Ned had also offered the loan of his brown pony, a much larger animal than Fluff, for "Washington" to ride; and now Gilbert, Winifred and Ruth were all sure that the play would be a success.

in addition

From this reading Ned had also offered the loan of his brown pony, a much larger animal than Fluff, for "Washington" to ride; and now Gilbert, Winifred and Ruth were all sure that the play would be a success.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Every day Betty Hastings, Winifred, Ruth and Gilbert were in the Merrill's' garden or stable at work on the costumes for "America Conquers the Foe."

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

From this reading BETTY RUNS AWAY The days now passed very quickly for Ruth and her friends.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Ned had also offered the loan of his brown pony, a much larger animal than Fluff, for "Washington" to ride; and now Gilbert, Winifred and Ruth were all sure that the play would be a success.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Every day Betty Hastings, Winifred, Ruth and Gilbert were in the Merrill's' garden or stable at work on the costumes for "America Conquers the Foe."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading BETTY RUNS AWAY The days now passed very quickly for Ruth and her friends.

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

From this reading Ned had also offered the loan of his brown pony, a much larger animal than Fluff, for "Washington" to ride; and now Gilbert, Winifred and Ruth were all sure that the play would be a success.

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From this reading BETTY RUNS AWAY The days now passed very quickly for Ruth and her friends.

a youthful male person

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Ned had also offered the loan of his brown pony, a much larger animal than Fluff, for "Washington" to ride; and now Gilbert, Winifred and Ruth were all sure that the play would be a success.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading Betty Hastings was not so confident.

third-person singular of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading Every day Betty Hastings, Winifred, Ruth and Gilbert were in the Merrill's' garden or stable at work on the costumes for "America Conquers the Foe."

plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Every day Betty Hastings, Winifred, Ruth and Gilbert were in the Merrill's' garden or stable at work on the costumes for "America Conquers the Foe."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Every day Betty Hastings, Winifred, Ruth and Gilbert were in the Merrill's' garden or stable at work on the costumes for "America Conquers the Foe."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading BETTY RUNS AWAY The days now passed very quickly for Ruth and her friends.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every day Betty Hastings, Winifred, Ruth and Gilbert were in the Merrill's' garden or stable at work on the costumes for "America Conquers the Foe."

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

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

any light downy material

From this reading Ned had also offered the loan of his brown pony, a much larger animal than Fluff, for "Washington" to ride; and now Gilbert, Winifred and Ruth were all sure that the play would be a success.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading Every day Betty Hastings, Winifred, Ruth and Gilbert were in the Merrill's' garden or stable at work on the costumes for "America Conquers the Foe."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BETTY RUNS AWAY The days now passed very quickly for Ruth and her friends.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading BETTY RUNS AWAY The days now passed very quickly for Ruth and her friends.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Every day Betty Hastings, Winifred, Ruth and Gilbert were in the Merrill's' garden or stable at work on the costumes for "America Conquers the Foe."

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading Every day Betty Hastings, Winifred, Ruth and Gilbert were in the Merrill's' garden or stable at work on the costumes for "America Conquers the Foe."

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

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)

From this reading Every day Betty Hastings, Winifred, Ruth and Gilbert were in the Merrill's' garden or stable at work on the costumes for "America Conquers the Foe."

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

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

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

From this reading BETTY RUNS AWAY The days now passed very quickly for Ruth and her friends.

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

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

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

From this reading Every day Betty Hastings, Winifred, Ruth and Gilbert were in the Merrill's' garden or stable at work on the costumes for "America Conquers the Foe."

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Ned had also offered the loan of his brown pony, a much larger animal than Fluff, for "Washington" to ride; and now Gilbert, Winifred and Ruth were all sure that the play would be a success.

the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)

From this reading Ned had also offered the loan of his brown pony, a much larger animal than Fluff, for "Washington" to ride; and now Gilbert, Winifred and Ruth were all sure that the play would be a success.

march in a procession

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

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From this reading Every day Betty Hastings, Winifred, Ruth and Gilbert were in the Merrill's' garden or stable at work on the costumes for "America Conquers the Foe."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

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

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading BETTY RUNS AWAY The days now passed very quickly for Ruth and her friends.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Ned had also offered the loan of his brown pony, a much larger animal than Fluff, for "Washington" to ride; and now Gilbert, Winifred and Ruth were all sure that the play would be a success.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Every day Betty Hastings, Winifred, Ruth and Gilbert were in the Merrill's' garden or stable at work on the costumes for "America Conquers the Foe."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Every day Betty Hastings, Winifred, Ruth and Gilbert were in the Merrill's' garden or stable at work on the costumes for "America Conquers the Foe."

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading BETTY RUNS AWAY The days now passed very quickly for Ruth and her friends.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading Ned had also offered the loan of his brown pony, a much larger animal than Fluff, for "Washington" to ride; and now Gilbert, Winifred and Ruth were all sure that the play would be a success.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

with speed

From this reading BETTY RUNS AWAY The days now passed very quickly for Ruth and her friends.

engage in a rehearsal

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Ned had also offered the loan of his brown pony, a much larger animal than Fluff, for "Washington" to ride; and now Gilbert, Winifred and Ruth were all sure that the play would be a success.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading BETTY RUNS AWAY The days now passed very quickly for Ruth and her friends.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading BETTY RUNS AWAY The days now passed very quickly for Ruth and her friends.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading Every day Betty Hastings, Winifred, Ruth and Gilbert were in the Merrill's' garden or stable at work on the costumes for "America Conquers the Foe."

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Ned had also offered the loan of his brown pony, a much larger animal than Fluff, for "Washington" to ride; and now Gilbert, Winifred and Ruth were all sure that the play would be a success.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Ned had also offered the loan of his brown pony, a much larger animal than Fluff, for "Washington" to ride; and now Gilbert, Winifred and Ruth were all sure that the play would be a success.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ned had also offered the loan of his brown pony, a much larger animal than Fluff, for "Washington" to ride; and now Gilbert, Winifred and Ruth were all sure that the play would be a success.

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

From this reading BETTY RUNS AWAY The days now passed very quickly for Ruth and her friends.

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

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

up to a particular time

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.

precisely as stated

From this reading BETTY RUNS AWAY The days now passed very quickly for Ruth and her friends.

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

From this reading Betty Hastings was not so confident.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading Ned had also offered the loan of his brown pony, a much larger animal than Fluff, for "Washington" to ride; and now Gilbert, Winifred and Ruth were all sure that the play would be a success.

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

From this reading Every day Betty Hastings, Winifred, Ruth and Gilbert were in the Merrill's' garden or stable at work on the costumes for "America Conquers the Foe."

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

From this reading Every day Betty Hastings, Winifred, Ruth and Gilbert were in the Merrill's' garden or stable at work on the costumes for "America Conquers the Foe."

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Every day Betty Hastings, Winifred, Ruth and Gilbert were in the Merrill's' garden or stable at work on the costumes for "America Conquers the Foe."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Ned Ferris, a boy not much older than Ruth, had promised Gilbert to play on his drum, and to march at the head of the "army;" he would not need to rehearse, so would not come until the day decided on for the play.