Chapter VIII

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

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading He was very much disturbed and frightened by the evidence of so much active life up here.

(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 For he had fancied this, as well as Big Bittern, would be all but deserted.

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

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

expected hopefully

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

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

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And Roberta at once exclaiming: "Now, there, isn't that cute?

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

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For he had fancied this, as well as Big Bittern, would be all but deserted.

relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshes

From this reading For he had fancied this, as well as Big Bittern, would be all but deserted.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

in a brisk manner

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was very much disturbed and frightened by the evidence of so much active life up here.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

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

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading And Roberta at once exclaiming: "Now, there, isn't that cute?

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading For he had fancied this, as well as Big Bittern, would be all but deserted.

having the place or position changed

From this reading He was very much disturbed and frightened by the evidence of so much active life up here.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading He was very much disturbed and frightened by the evidence of so much active life up here.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading And Roberta at once exclaiming: "Now, there, isn't that cute?

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading For he had fancied this, as well as Big Bittern, would be all but deserted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For he had fancied this, as well as Big Bittern, would be all but deserted.

made afraid

From this reading He was very much disturbed and frightened by the evidence of so much active life up here.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

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

From this reading For he had fancied this, as well as Big Bittern, would be all but deserted.

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

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading He was very much disturbed and frightened by the evidence of so much active life up here.

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

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

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

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

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From this reading And Roberta at once exclaiming: "Now, there, isn't that cute?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He was very much disturbed and frightened by the evidence of so much active life up here.

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

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

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

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

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

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was very much disturbed and frightened by the evidence of so much active life up here.

on one occasion

From this reading And Roberta at once exclaiming: "Now, there, isn't that cute?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

a group of people who work together

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

established beyond doubt

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

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

From this reading And Roberta at once exclaiming: "Now, there, isn't that cute?

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

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

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

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

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

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

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

the Mormon temple

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

resided in; having tenants

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

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

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And Roberta at once exclaiming: "Now, there, isn't that cute?

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

From this reading For he had fancied this, as well as Big Bittern, would be all but deserted.

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

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

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

From this reading He was very much disturbed and frightened by the evidence of so much active life up here.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was very much disturbed and frightened by the evidence of so much active life up here.

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

From this reading He was very much disturbed and frightened by the evidence of so much active life up here.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading For he had fancied this, as well as Big Bittern, would be all but deserted.

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

From this reading And then, as planned that night between them--a trip to Grass Lake the next morning in separate cars, but which, upon their arrival and to his surprise, proved to be so much more briskly tenanted than he anticipated.

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

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.

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

From this reading For he had fancied this, as well as Big Bittern, would be all but deserted.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet here now, as both could see, it was the summer seat and gathering place of some small religious organization or group--the Winebrennarians of Pennsylvania--as it proved, with a tabernacle and numerous cottages across the lake from the station.