Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Tom was on hand, watching, helping where he might, and asking a hundred questions.

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

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Tom was on hand, watching, helping where he might, and asking a hundred questions.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Scarcely a part was assembled without Tom learning the why and wherefore of it.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

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

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

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

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Jimmy, whom the boys had grown to like tremendously, was patience itself.

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

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

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

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, he seemed to like to share his knowledge with Tom.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Jimmy, whom the boys had grown to like tremendously, was patience itself.

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

From this reading Jimmy, whom the boys had grown to like tremendously, was patience itself.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Tom was on hand, watching, helping where he might, and asking a hundred questions.

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

From this reading Tom was on hand, watching, helping where he might, and asking a hundred questions.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

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

From this reading Tom was on hand, watching, helping where he might, and asking a hundred questions.

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

From this reading In fact, he seemed to like to share his knowledge with Tom.

ten 10s

From this reading Tom was on hand, watching, helping where he might, and asking a hundred questions.

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

From this reading In fact, he seemed to like to share his knowledge with Tom.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Scarcely a part was assembled without Tom learning the why and wherefore of it.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Jimmy, whom the boys had grown to like tremendously, was patience itself.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading In fact, he seemed to like to share his knowledge with Tom.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading Scarcely a part was assembled without Tom learning the why and wherefore of it.

third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Jimmy, whom the boys had grown to like tremendously, was patience itself.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Tom was on hand, watching, helping where he might, and asking a hundred questions.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Scarcely a part was assembled without Tom learning the why and wherefore of it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Scarcely a part was assembled without Tom learning the why and wherefore of it.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading Jimmy, whom the boys had grown to like tremendously, was patience itself.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Tom was on hand, watching, helping where he might, and asking a hundred questions.

assemble once again, after taking something apart

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

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

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarcely a part was assembled without Tom learning the why and wherefore of it.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In fact, he seemed to like to share his knowledge with Tom.

have in common

From this reading In fact, he seemed to like to share his knowledge with Tom.

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

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

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

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

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

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

male cat

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

extremely

From this reading Jimmy, whom the boys had grown to like tremendously, was patience itself.

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

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

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

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.

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

From this reading Tom was on hand, watching, helping where he might, and asking a hundred questions.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Tom was on hand, watching, helping where he might, and asking a hundred questions.

in or at the place that

From this reading Tom was on hand, watching, helping where he might, and asking a hundred questions.

an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”

From this reading Scarcely a part was assembled without Tom learning the why and wherefore of it.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Jimmy, whom the boys had grown to like tremendously, was patience itself.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Scarcely a part was assembled without Tom learning the why and wherefore of it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In fact, he seemed to like to share his knowledge with Tom.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Scarcely a part was assembled without Tom learning the why and wherefore of it.

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

From this reading TOM LEARNS TO RUN THE ARK On the following Tuesday morning the expressman backed up to the Bentons’ and lowered two heavy wooden cases to the sidewalk, subsequently trundling them up the short drive to the stable, and that evening Jimmy Brennan began to reassemble the engine.