Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

(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 So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

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

From this reading OPEN WARFARE Joe Wegg's machinery and dynamos arrived promptly and the electric plant was speedily installed at the old mill.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading OPEN WARFARE Joe Wegg's machinery and dynamos arrived promptly and the electric plant was speedily installed at the old mill.

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

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OPEN WARFARE Joe Wegg's machinery and dynamos arrived promptly and the electric plant was speedily installed at the old mill.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading More speeches were made in the hall, and one of these was by Peggy McNutt, who had painted his wooden foot blue with red stripes in honor of the occasion.

a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading All Millville celebrated that first night when its streets shone resplendent under the glare of electric lights.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

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From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

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

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

traveling across

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

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From this reading OPEN WARFARE Joe Wegg's machinery and dynamos arrived promptly and the electric plant was speedily installed at the old mill.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading OPEN WARFARE Joe Wegg's machinery and dynamos arrived promptly and the electric plant was speedily installed at the old mill.

in an energetic manner

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

every person

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading More speeches were made in the hall, and one of these was by Peggy McNutt, who had painted his wooden foot blue with red stripes in honor of the occasion.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

gases ejected from an engine as waste products

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading All Millville celebrated that first night when its streets shone resplendent under the glare of electric lights.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

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

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

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

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading More speeches were made in the hall, and one of these was by Peggy McNutt, who had painted his wooden foot blue with red stripes in honor of the occasion.

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

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading OPEN WARFARE Joe Wegg's machinery and dynamos arrived promptly and the electric plant was speedily installed at the old mill.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading All Millville celebrated that first night when its streets shone resplendent under the glare of electric lights.

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From this reading OPEN WARFARE Joe Wegg's machinery and dynamos arrived promptly and the electric plant was speedily installed at the old mill.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading All Millville celebrated that first night when its streets shone resplendent under the glare of electric lights.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading OPEN WARFARE Joe Wegg's machinery and dynamos arrived promptly and the electric plant was speedily installed at the old mill.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

engage in

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

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From this reading More speeches were made in the hall, and one of these was by Peggy McNutt, who had painted his wooden foot blue with red stripes in honor of the occasion.

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

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading OPEN WARFARE Joe Wegg's machinery and dynamos arrived promptly and the electric plant was speedily installed at the old mill.

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

From this reading All Millville celebrated that first night when its streets shone resplendent under the glare of electric lights.

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

From this reading More speeches were made in the hall, and one of these was by Peggy McNutt, who had painted his wooden foot blue with red stripes in honor of the occasion.

a form of address for a man

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

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

From this reading All Millville celebrated that first night when its streets shone resplendent under the glare of electric lights.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading More speeches were made in the hall, and one of these was by Peggy McNutt, who had painted his wooden foot blue with red stripes in honor of the occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All Millville celebrated that first night when its streets shone resplendent under the glare of electric lights.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading OPEN WARFARE Joe Wegg's machinery and dynamos arrived promptly and the electric plant was speedily installed at the old mill.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading More speeches were made in the hall, and one of these was by Peggy McNutt, who had painted his wooden foot blue with red stripes in honor of the occasion.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading OPEN WARFARE Joe Wegg's machinery and dynamos arrived promptly and the electric plant was speedily installed at the old mill.

above and across; more than

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

coated with paint

From this reading More speeches were made in the hall, and one of these was by Peggy McNutt, who had painted his wooden foot blue with red stripes in honor of the occasion.

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From this reading More speeches were made in the hall, and one of these was by Peggy McNutt, who had painted his wooden foot blue with red stripes in honor of the occasion.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading OPEN WARFARE Joe Wegg's machinery and dynamos arrived promptly and the electric plant was speedily installed at the old mill.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

with little or no delay

From this reading OPEN WARFARE Joe Wegg's machinery and dynamos arrived promptly and the electric plant was speedily installed at the old mill.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading More speeches were made in the hall, and one of these was by Peggy McNutt, who had painted his wooden foot blue with red stripes in honor of the occasion.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading All Millville celebrated that first night when its streets shone resplendent under the glare of electric lights.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading All Millville celebrated that first night when its streets shone resplendent under the glare of electric lights.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

with speed

From this reading OPEN WARFARE Joe Wegg's machinery and dynamos arrived promptly and the electric plant was speedily installed at the old mill.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading All Millville celebrated that first night when its streets shone resplendent under the glare of electric lights.

V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service

From this reading More speeches were made in the hall, and one of these was by Peggy McNutt, who had painted his wooden foot blue with red stripes in honor of the occasion.

under observation or under the direction of a superintendent or overseer

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

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

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

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

From this reading OPEN WARFARE Joe Wegg's machinery and dynamos arrived promptly and the electric plant was speedily installed at the old mill.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading More speeches were made in the hall, and one of these was by Peggy McNutt, who had painted his wooden foot blue with red stripes in honor of the occasion.

possessive form of “thompson” — United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

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

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading All Millville celebrated that first night when its streets shone resplendent under the glare of electric lights.

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

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading OPEN WARFARE Joe Wegg's machinery and dynamos arrived promptly and the electric plant was speedily installed at the old mill.

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

From this reading OPEN WARFARE Joe Wegg's machinery and dynamos arrived promptly and the electric plant was speedily installed at the old mill.

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From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

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

From this reading OPEN WARFARE Joe Wegg's machinery and dynamos arrived promptly and the electric plant was speedily installed at the old mill.

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

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

at the time that

From this reading All Millville celebrated that first night when its streets shone resplendent under the glare of electric lights.

in or at the place that

From this reading There was a public bonfire near the mill, speeches were made, and afterward Mr. Merrick served a free supper to the villagers, in the hall over Sam Cotting's General Store, where the girls assisted in waiting upon the guests, and everybody was happy and as hilarious as the fumes of good coffee could make them.

which person or people

From this reading More speeches were made in the hall, and one of these was by Peggy McNutt, who had painted his wooden foot blue with red stripes in honor of the occasion.

plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

in the company of; together with

From this reading More speeches were made in the hall, and one of these was by Peggy McNutt, who had painted his wooden foot blue with red stripes in honor of the occasion.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading More speeches were made in the hall, and one of these was by Peggy McNutt, who had painted his wooden foot blue with red stripes in honor of the occasion.

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

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading So energetically had the young man supervised his work that poles and wires were all in place as far up the road as Thompson's Crossing and a branch line run to the Wegg Farm, by the time the first test was made.