Chapter IV

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

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

anew

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

(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 It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

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

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

any thing at all

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

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

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

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

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

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

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

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

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

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

From this reading “He works so hard all during the session,” said Bobbie’s mother, when his father was mildly remonstrating on the unceasing frolicking.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading From morn till night was one continual round of pleasure, and nothing was ever too much trouble if it contributed to the young people’s enjoyment.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading From morn till night was one continual round of pleasure, and nothing was ever too much trouble if it contributed to the young people’s enjoyment.

the specified day of the month

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

dearly loved

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

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

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading “He works so hard all during the session,” said Bobbie’s mother, when his father was mildly remonstrating on the unceasing frolicking.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading From morn till night was one continual round of pleasure, and nothing was ever too much trouble if it contributed to the young people’s enjoyment.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

at any time

From this reading From morn till night was one continual round of pleasure, and nothing was ever too much trouble if it contributed to the young people’s enjoyment.

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

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

cause to be firmly attached

From this reading Her husband smiled a little as he stooped to fasten his stirrup straps.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading “He works so hard all during the session,” said Bobbie’s mother, when his father was mildly remonstrating on the unceasing frolicking.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

inflected form of “frolic” — play boisterously

From this reading “He works so hard all during the session,” said Bobbie’s mother, when his father was mildly remonstrating on the unceasing frolicking.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

the act of departing

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading “He works so hard all during the session,” said Bobbie’s mother, when his father was mildly remonstrating on the unceasing frolicking.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

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

From this reading “He works so hard all during the session,” said Bobbie’s mother, when his father was mildly remonstrating on the unceasing frolicking.

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

From this reading Her husband smiled a little as he stooped to fasten his stirrup straps.

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

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

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

From this reading “He works so hard all during the session,” said Bobbie’s mother, when his father was mildly remonstrating on the unceasing frolicking.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

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

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

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

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Her husband smiled a little as he stooped to fasten his stirrup straps.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading From morn till night was one continual round of pleasure, and nothing was ever too much trouble if it contributed to the young people’s enjoyment.

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

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

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

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

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

From this reading Her husband smiled a little as he stooped to fasten his stirrup straps.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

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

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

to a moderate degree

From this reading “He works so hard all during the session,” said Bobbie’s mother, when his father was mildly remonstrating on the unceasing frolicking.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading From morn till night was one continual round of pleasure, and nothing was ever too much trouble if it contributed to the young people’s enjoyment.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading “He works so hard all during the session,” said Bobbie’s mother, when his father was mildly remonstrating on the unceasing frolicking.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading From morn till night was one continual round of pleasure, and nothing was ever too much trouble if it contributed to the young people’s enjoyment.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

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

From this reading From morn till night was one continual round of pleasure, and nothing was ever too much trouble if it contributed to the young people’s enjoyment.

not any; not one

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

not one thing; not anything

From this reading From morn till night was one continual round of pleasure, and nothing was ever too much trouble if it contributed to the young people’s enjoyment.

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

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “He works so hard all during the session,” said Bobbie’s mother, when his father was mildly remonstrating on the unceasing frolicking.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading From morn till night was one continual round of pleasure, and nothing was ever too much trouble if it contributed to the young people’s enjoyment.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading From morn till night was one continual round of pleasure, and nothing was ever too much trouble if it contributed to the young people’s enjoyment.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

by chance

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

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

From this reading “He works so hard all during the session,” said Bobbie’s mother, when his father was mildly remonstrating on the unceasing frolicking.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading From morn till night was one continual round of pleasure, and nothing was ever too much trouble if it contributed to the young people’s enjoyment.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “He works so hard all during the session,” said Bobbie’s mother, when his father was mildly remonstrating on the unceasing frolicking.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

an educational institution

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading “He works so hard all during the session,” said Bobbie’s mother, when his father was mildly remonstrating on the unceasing frolicking.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Her husband smiled a little as he stooped to fasten his stirrup straps.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “He works so hard all during the session,” said Bobbie’s mother, when his father was mildly remonstrating on the unceasing frolicking.

extremely well

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go

From this reading Her husband smiled a little as he stooped to fasten his stirrup straps.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading Her husband smiled a little as he stooped to fasten his stirrup straps.

plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

From this reading Her husband smiled a little as he stooped to fasten his stirrup straps.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

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

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

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

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

up to a particular time

From this reading From morn till night was one continual round of pleasure, and nothing was ever too much trouble if it contributed to the young people’s enjoyment.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

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

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading From morn till night was one continual round of pleasure, and nothing was ever too much trouble if it contributed to the young people’s enjoyment.

a source of difficulty

From this reading From morn till night was one continual round of pleasure, and nothing was ever too much trouble if it contributed to the young people’s enjoyment.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading “He works so hard all during the session,” said Bobbie’s mother, when his father was mildly remonstrating on the unceasing frolicking.

having no limits in range or scope

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

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

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

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

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

at the time that

From this reading “He works so hard all during the session,” said Bobbie’s mother, when his father was mildly remonstrating on the unceasing frolicking.

a Caucasian

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading “He works so hard all during the session,” said Bobbie’s mother, when his father was mildly remonstrating on the unceasing frolicking.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

a late time of life

From this reading It was five years before the coming home, and the going away of Bobbie ceased to be the principal event of the year, both at “White Point” and “Grey Cliffs,” and in fact to the whole neighborhood, and from the date of one arrival until the next all events and happenings were reckoned, for a truly royal time was made of these home-comings; and merry-makings such as never will be the same again, were indulged in to an unlimited degree.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You know how splendidly he has done at school, how he never fails at anything, and now we must let him have all the relaxation he needs, poor dear, and there can possibly be no harm, for Dorothy is always along.”

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

From this reading From morn till night was one continual round of pleasure, and nothing was ever too much trouble if it contributed to the young people’s enjoyment.