Chapter IX

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

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

not being in a specified place

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

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

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

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

From this reading Little Flutters cut a queer figure as he stood there on the boating dock in the moonlight.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Hans Van Wyck's clothes, done up in a snug bundle, were already on their way back to their lawful owner, so that he had need to resort once more to the spangles and tinsel of his circus costume.

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

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

water travel for pleasure

From this reading Little Flutters cut a queer figure as he stood there on the boating dock in the moonlight.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Hans Van Wyck's clothes, done up in a snug bundle, were already on their way back to their lawful owner, so that he had need to resort once more to the spangles and tinsel of his circus costume.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading Hans Van Wyck's clothes, done up in a snug bundle, were already on their way back to their lawful owner, so that he had need to resort once more to the spangles and tinsel of his circus costume.

clothing in general

From this reading Hans Van Wyck's clothes, done up in a snug bundle, were already on their way back to their lawful owner, so that he had need to resort once more to the spangles and tinsel of his circus costume.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Hans Van Wyck's clothes, done up in a snug bundle, were already on their way back to their lawful owner, so that he had need to resort once more to the spangles and tinsel of his circus costume.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading OOD-BYE, Hazel,” “Good-bye, Starlight,” “Good-bye, Josephine,” “Good-bye, Cousin Harry,” “Good-bye, Flutters.”

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Little Flutters cut a queer figure as he stood there on the boating dock in the moonlight.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

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

From this reading Little Flutters cut a queer figure as he stood there on the boating dock in the moonlight.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Hans Van Wyck's clothes, done up in a snug bundle, were already on their way back to their lawful owner, so that he had need to resort once more to the spangles and tinsel of his circus costume.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

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

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Little Flutters cut a queer figure as he stood there on the boating dock in the moonlight.

plural of “flutter” — the act of moving back and forth

From this reading OOD-BYE, Hazel,” “Good-bye, Starlight,” “Good-bye, Josephine,” “Good-bye, Cousin Harry,” “Good-bye, Flutters.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

the activity of flying a glider

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

a farewell remark

From this reading OOD-BYE, Hazel,” “Good-bye, Starlight,” “Good-bye, Josephine,” “Good-bye, Cousin Harry,” “Good-bye, Flutters.”

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

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

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

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

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

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization

From this reading Hans Van Wyck's clothes, done up in a snug bundle, were already on their way back to their lawful owner, so that he had need to resort once more to the spangles and tinsel of his circus costume.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading OOD-BYE, Hazel,” “Good-bye, Starlight,” “Good-bye, Josephine,” “Good-bye, Cousin Harry,” “Good-bye, Flutters.”

of a light brown or yellowish brown color

From this reading OOD-BYE, Hazel,” “Good-bye, Starlight,” “Good-bye, Josephine,” “Good-bye, Cousin Harry,” “Good-bye, Flutters.”

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

From this reading Little Flutters cut a queer figure as he stood there on the boating dock in the moonlight.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

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

From this reading Hans Van Wyck's clothes, done up in a snug bundle, were already on their way back to their lawful owner, so that he had need to resort once more to the spangles and tinsel of his circus costume.

fasten with a hook

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

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

From this reading Little Flutters cut a queer figure as he stood there on the boating dock in the moonlight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

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

From this reading OOD-BYE, Hazel,” “Good-bye, Starlight,” “Good-bye, Josephine,” “Good-bye, Cousin Harry,” “Good-bye, Flutters.”

conformable to or allowed by law

From this reading Hans Van Wyck's clothes, done up in a snug bundle, were already on their way back to their lawful owner, so that he had need to resort once more to the spangles and tinsel of his circus costume.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

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

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

for more time

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

the light of the Moon

From this reading Little Flutters cut a queer figure as he stood there on the boating dock in the moonlight.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

as might be expected

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Hans Van Wyck's clothes, done up in a snug bundle, were already on their way back to their lawful owner, so that he had need to resort once more to the spangles and tinsel of his circus costume.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

not any; not one

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

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

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

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

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

on one occasion

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

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

From this reading OOD-BYE, Hazel,” “Good-bye, Starlight,” “Good-bye, Josephine,” “Good-bye, Cousin Harry,” “Good-bye, Flutters.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Hans Van Wyck's clothes, done up in a snug bundle, were already on their way back to their lawful owner, so that he had need to resort once more to the spangles and tinsel of his circus costume.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

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

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

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

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Little Flutters cut a queer figure as he stood there on the boating dock in the moonlight.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading Hans Van Wyck's clothes, done up in a snug bundle, were already on their way back to their lawful owner, so that he had need to resort once more to the spangles and tinsel of his circus costume.

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

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading Hans Van Wyck's clothes, done up in a snug bundle, were already on their way back to their lawful owner, so that he had need to resort once more to the spangles and tinsel of his circus costume.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Hans Van Wyck's clothes, done up in a snug bundle, were already on their way back to their lawful owner, so that he had need to resort once more to the spangles and tinsel of his circus costume.

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

From this reading Hans Van Wyck's clothes, done up in a snug bundle, were already on their way back to their lawful owner, so that he had need to resort once more to the spangles and tinsel of his circus costume.

the light of the stars

From this reading OOD-BYE, Hazel,” “Good-bye, Starlight,” “Good-bye, Josephine,” “Good-bye, Cousin Harry,” “Good-bye, Flutters.”

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Little Flutters cut a queer figure as he stood there on the boating dock in the moonlight.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

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

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Little Flutters cut a queer figure as he stood there on the boating dock in the moonlight.

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

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

impart a cheap brightness to

From this reading Hans Van Wyck's clothes, done up in a snug bundle, were already on their way back to their lawful owner, so that he had need to resort once more to the spangles and tinsel of his circus costume.

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

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

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

From this reading Hans Van Wyck's clothes, done up in a snug bundle, were already on their way back to their lawful owner, so that he had need to resort once more to the spangles and tinsel of his circus costume.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Hans Van Wyck's clothes, done up in a snug bundle, were already on their way back to their lawful owner, so that he had need to resort once more to the spangles and tinsel of his circus costume.

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

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Hans Van Wyck's clothes, done up in a snug bundle, were already on their way back to their lawful owner, so that he had need to resort once more to the spangles and tinsel of his circus costume.

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

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

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

From this reading Quite a medley of good-byes, to be sure, but no more than were needed, for Harry and Starlight, once more aboard of the “Gretchen,” were fast gliding out on to the river, and Josephine and Hazel and Flutters were being left behind on the wharf.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

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

From this reading The little prison-ship party had had their supper, and now Harry and Starlight were off for Paulus Hook; it was high time, too, that they were, since they had already been absent a day longer than Harry had planned, and Aunt Frances would naturally begin to feel worried.

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

From this reading Hans Van Wyck's clothes, done up in a snug bundle, were already on their way back to their lawful owner, so that he had need to resort once more to the spangles and tinsel of his circus costume.