Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.

past form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with

From this reading He strictly adhered to his determination not to touch the "rainy day fund."

later than; following

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

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From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

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

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.

take (territory) as if by conquest

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The savings of the Boarder being taxed by the trip to "Niagry" and the furnishing of the apartment, great economy had to be exercised in the erecting of the Annex.

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

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

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

From this reading The savings of the Boarder being taxed by the trip to "Niagry" and the furnishing of the apartment, great economy had to be exercised in the erecting of the Annex.

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

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The savings of the Boarder being taxed by the trip to "Niagry" and the furnishing of the apartment, great economy had to be exercised in the erecting of the Annex.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

a tenant in someone's house

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

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

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The savings of the Boarder being taxed by the trip to "Niagry" and the furnishing of the apartment, great economy had to be exercised in the erecting of the Annex.

a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

past form of “compromise” — make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

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

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He strictly adhered to his determination not to touch the "rainy day fund."

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading He strictly adhered to his determination not to touch the "rainy day fund."

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading The savings of the Boarder being taxed by the trip to "Niagry" and the furnishing of the apartment, great economy had to be exercised in the erecting of the Annex.

the act of building or putting up

From this reading The savings of the Boarder being taxed by the trip to "Niagry" and the furnishing of the apartment, great economy had to be exercised in the erecting of the Annex.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading The savings of the Boarder being taxed by the trip to "Niagry" and the furnishing of the apartment, great economy had to be exercised in the erecting of the Annex.

a social unit living together

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

From this reading He strictly adhered to his determination not to touch the "rainy day fund."

(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading The savings of the Boarder being taxed by the trip to "Niagry" and the furnishing of the apartment, great economy had to be exercised in the erecting of the Annex.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The savings of the Boarder being taxed by the trip to "Niagry" and the furnishing of the apartment, great economy had to be exercised in the erecting of the Annex.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

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

From this reading The savings of the Boarder being taxed by the trip to "Niagry" and the furnishing of the apartment, great economy had to be exercised in the erecting of the Annex.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.

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

From this reading He strictly adhered to his determination not to touch the "rainy day fund."

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.

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

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

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

From this reading He strictly adhered to his determination not to touch the "rainy day fund."

the act of retaining something

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

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

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

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

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

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

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.

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

From this reading The savings of the Boarder being taxed by the trip to "Niagry" and the furnishing of the apartment, great economy had to be exercised in the erecting of the Annex.

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

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He strictly adhered to his determination not to touch the "rainy day fund."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.

the state of being ornamented

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading He strictly adhered to his determination not to touch the "rainy day fund."

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

a fund of money put by as a reserve

From this reading The savings of the Boarder being taxed by the trip to "Niagry" and the furnishing of the apartment, great economy had to be exercised in the erecting of the Annex.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

be seated

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

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

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

restricted to something

From this reading He strictly adhered to his determination not to touch the "rainy day fund."

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

the act of changing one thing or position for another

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

past form of “tax” — levy a tax on

From this reading The savings of the Boarder being taxed by the trip to "Niagry" and the furnishing of the apartment, great economy had to be exercised in the erecting of the Annex.

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

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

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

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

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

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

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

From this reading The savings of the Boarder being taxed by the trip to "Niagry" and the furnishing of the apartment, great economy had to be exercised in the erecting of the Annex.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading He strictly adhered to his determination not to touch the "rainy day fund."

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading The savings of the Boarder being taxed by the trip to "Niagry" and the furnishing of the apartment, great economy had to be exercised in the erecting of the Annex.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

up to a particular time

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

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

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.

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

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

during the time that

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Amarilly pleaded for a bay window, but the Boarder felt this ornamentation to be quite beyond his means, so they finally compromised on a small and simple porch on which Lily Rose could sit of a summer night while the Boarder smoked by her side.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.

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

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The Boarder, as boss carpenter, worked after switching hours until it grew dark; then the children took turns, in holding a lantern for him.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Work on the Boarder's Annex was begun with frantic zeal, each and every member of the Jenkins family lending a helping hand.