Chapter IV

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

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading And now the one week of preparation was over, and the carriage was at the door, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris were in it, and Marie-Celeste was taking effusive and affectionate leave of the maids, who were smiling and crying all in one, after the manner of an Irish parting.

later than; following

From this reading And now the one week of preparation was over, and the carriage was at the door, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris were in it, and Marie-Celeste was taking effusive and affectionate leave of the maids, who were smiling and crying all in one, after the manner of an Irish parting.

(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 Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

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

From this reading And now the one week of preparation was over, and the carriage was at the door, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris were in it, and Marie-Celeste was taking effusive and affectionate leave of the maids, who were smiling and crying all in one, after the manner of an Irish parting.

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

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading And the best part of it all was that it had been the easiest thing in the world to arrange matters, and that a cable bore to Harold the glad word that they would come, so that he had not even to wait for a letter.

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

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And the best part of it all was that it had been the easiest thing in the world to arrange matters, and that a cable bore to Harold the glad word that they would come, so that he had not even to wait for a letter.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading And the best part of it all was that it had been the easiest thing in the world to arrange matters, and that a cable bore to Harold the glad word that they would come, so that he had not even to wait for a letter.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

cause to be bored

From this reading And the best part of it all was that it had been the easiest thing in the world to arrange matters, and that a cable bore to Harold the glad word that they would come, so that he had not even to wait for a letter.

a telegram sent abroad

From this reading And the best part of it all was that it had been the easiest thing in the world to arrange matters, and that a cable bore to Harold the glad word that they would come, so that he had not even to wait for a letter.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading In this case there were three somebodies, and you can easily guess who; for there was that in Harold's letter that had made Mr. and Mis.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading And now the one week of preparation was over, and the carriage was at the door, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris were in it, and Marie-Celeste was taking effusive and affectionate leave of the maids, who were smiling and crying all in one, after the manner of an Irish parting.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In this case there were three somebodies, and you can easily guess who; for there was that in Harold's letter that had made Mr. and Mis.

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

From this reading And the best part of it all was that it had been the easiest thing in the world to arrange matters, and that a cable bore to Harold the glad word that they would come, so that he had not even to wait for a letter.

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

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

From this reading Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

demanding attention

From this reading And now the one week of preparation was over, and the carriage was at the door, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris were in it, and Marie-Celeste was taking effusive and affectionate leave of the maids, who were smiling and crying all in one, after the manner of an Irish parting.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading And now the one week of preparation was over, and the carriage was at the door, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris were in it, and Marie-Celeste was taking effusive and affectionate leave of the maids, who were smiling and crying all in one, after the manner of an Irish parting.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading And the best part of it all was that it had been the easiest thing in the world to arrange matters, and that a cable bore to Harold the glad word that they would come, so that he had not even to wait for a letter.

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

From this reading In this case there were three somebodies, and you can easily guess who; for there was that in Harold's letter that had made Mr. and Mis.

uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm

From this reading And now the one week of preparation was over, and the carriage was at the door, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris were in it, and Marie-Celeste was taking effusive and affectionate leave of the maids, who were smiling and crying all in one, after the manner of an Irish parting.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

divisible by two

From this reading And the best part of it all was that it had been the easiest thing in the world to arrange matters, and that a cable bore to Harold the glad word that they would come, so that he had not even to wait for a letter.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

a boy or man

From this reading Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading And the best part of it all was that it had been the easiest thing in the world to arrange matters, and that a cable bore to Harold the glad word that they would come, so that he had not even to wait for a letter.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading In this case there were three somebodies, and you can easily guess who; for there was that in Harold's letter that had made Mr. and Mis.

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

From this reading In this case there were three somebodies, and you can easily guess who; for there was that in Harold's letter that had made Mr. and Mis.

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From this reading And the best part of it all was that it had been the easiest thing in the world to arrange matters, and that a cable bore to Harold the glad word that they would come, so that he had not even to wait for a letter.

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From this reading In this case there were three somebodies, and you can easily guess who; for there was that in Harold's letter that had made Mr. and Mis.

United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

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

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

a social unit living together

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

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

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading And now the one week of preparation was over, and the carriage was at the door, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris were in it, and Marie-Celeste was taking effusive and affectionate leave of the maids, who were smiling and crying all in one, after the manner of an Irish parting.

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

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

go away from a place

From this reading And now the one week of preparation was over, and the carriage was at the door, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris were in it, and Marie-Celeste was taking effusive and affectionate leave of the maids, who were smiling and crying all in one, after the manner of an Irish parting.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading In this case there were three somebodies, and you can easily guess who; for there was that in Harold's letter that had made Mr. and Mis.

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

From this reading Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In this case there were three somebodies, and you can easily guess who; for there was that in Harold's letter that had made Mr. and Mis.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading And now the one week of preparation was over, and the carriage was at the door, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris were in it, and Marie-Celeste was taking effusive and affectionate leave of the maids, who were smiling and crying all in one, after the manner of an Irish parting.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And now the one week of preparation was over, and the carriage was at the door, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris were in it, and Marie-Celeste was taking effusive and affectionate leave of the maids, who were smiling and crying all in one, after the manner of an Irish parting.

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

From this reading Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading And the best part of it all was that it had been the easiest thing in the world to arrange matters, and that a cable bore to Harold the glad word that they would come, so that he had not even to wait for a letter.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

plural of “mi” — destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle

From this reading In this case there were three somebodies, and you can easily guess who; for there was that in Harold's letter that had made Mr. and Mis.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In this case there were three somebodies, and you can easily guess who; for there was that in Harold's letter that had made Mr. and Mis.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading And now the one week of preparation was over, and the carriage was at the door, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris were in it, and Marie-Celeste was taking effusive and affectionate leave of the maids, who were smiling and crying all in one, after the manner of an Irish parting.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And the best part of it all was that it had been the easiest thing in the world to arrange matters, and that a cable bore to Harold the glad word that they would come, so that he had not even to wait for a letter.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

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

From this reading And now the one week of preparation was over, and the carriage was at the door, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris were in it, and Marie-Celeste was taking effusive and affectionate leave of the maids, who were smiling and crying all in one, after the manner of an Irish parting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

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

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And now the one week of preparation was over, and the carriage was at the door, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris were in it, and Marie-Celeste was taking effusive and affectionate leave of the maids, who were smiling and crying all in one, after the manner of an Irish parting.

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

From this reading Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

above and across; more than

From this reading And now the one week of preparation was over, and the carriage was at the door, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris were in it, and Marie-Celeste was taking effusive and affectionate leave of the maids, who were smiling and crying all in one, after the manner of an Irish parting.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading And the best part of it all was that it had been the easiest thing in the world to arrange matters, and that a cable bore to Harold the glad word that they would come, so that he had not even to wait for a letter.

the act of departing politely

From this reading And now the one week of preparation was over, and the carriage was at the door, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris were in it, and Marie-Celeste was taking effusive and affectionate leave of the maids, who were smiling and crying all in one, after the manner of an Irish parting.

more desirable than another

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading And now the one week of preparation was over, and the carriage was at the door, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris were in it, and Marie-Celeste was taking effusive and affectionate leave of the maids, who were smiling and crying all in one, after the manner of an Irish parting.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

not used up

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading And now the one week of preparation was over, and the carriage was at the door, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris were in it, and Marie-Celeste was taking effusive and affectionate leave of the maids, who were smiling and crying all in one, after the manner of an Irish parting.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And the best part of it all was that it had been the easiest thing in the world to arrange matters, and that a cable bore to Harold the glad word that they would come, so that he had not even to wait for a letter.

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From this reading In this case there were three somebodies, and you can easily guess who; for there was that in Harold's letter that had made Mr. and Mis.

a person, without saying who

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading And now the one week of preparation was over, and the carriage was at the door, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris were in it, and Marie-Celeste was taking effusive and affectionate leave of the maids, who were smiling and crying all in one, after the manner of an Irish parting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

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

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

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

From this reading Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

a special situation

From this reading And the best part of it all was that it had been the easiest thing in the world to arrange matters, and that a cable bore to Harold the glad word that they would come, so that he had not even to wait for a letter.

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

From this reading In this case there were three somebodies, and you can easily guess who; for there was that in Harold's letter that had made Mr. and Mis.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In this case there were three somebodies, and you can easily guess who; for there was that in Harold's letter that had made Mr. and Mis.

bound or secured closely

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

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

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

precisely as stated

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading And the best part of it all was that it had been the easiest thing in the world to arrange matters, and that a cable bore to Harold the glad word that they would come, so that he had not even to wait for a letter.

in a hearty manner

From this reading Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

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

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Harris feel they really ought to go if they could, and that moved Marie-Celeste to declare that go they must; that, in short, made the hearts of all three go out very warmly to the lonely little fellow across the water.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading And now the one week of preparation was over, and the carriage was at the door, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris were in it, and Marie-Celeste was taking effusive and affectionate leave of the maids, who were smiling and crying all in one, after the manner of an Irish parting.

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

From this reading In this case there were three somebodies, and you can easily guess who; for there was that in Harold's letter that had made Mr. and Mis.

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

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

which person or people

From this reading There was commotion in the Harris household, notwithstanding the very early hour--the sort of commotion which means that somebody is off for Europe, somebody who has preferred remaining at home, and rising as early as need he, to boarding the steamer the night before and spending it tied to a noisy dock.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading And the best part of it all was that it had been the easiest thing in the world to arrange matters, and that a cable bore to Harold the glad word that they would come, so that he had not even to wait for a letter.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading And the best part of it all was that it had been the easiest thing in the world to arrange matters, and that a cable bore to Harold the glad word that they would come, so that he had not even to wait for a letter.

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

From this reading And the best part of it all was that it had been the easiest thing in the world to arrange matters, and that a cable bore to Harold the glad word that they would come, so that he had not even to wait for a letter.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In this case there were three somebodies, and you can easily guess who; for there was that in Harold's letter that had made Mr. and Mis.