Chapter XXIX

later than; following

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

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

From this reading When our party climbed the rambling stairway which led to the room in the third floor of the town hall where Hamlick was to appear, it was an unusual sight upon which they looked.

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

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When our party climbed the rambling stairway which led to the room in the third floor of the town hall where Hamlick was to appear, it was an unusual sight upon which they looked.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

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

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading When our party climbed the rambling stairway which led to the room in the third floor of the town hall where Hamlick was to appear, it was an unusual sight upon which they looked.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

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

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

in a demure manner

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

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

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading When our party climbed the rambling stairway which led to the room in the third floor of the town hall where Hamlick was to appear, it was an unusual sight upon which they looked.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

the act of departing

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

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

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

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

From this reading HAMLICK.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

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

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

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

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

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

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

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

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading When our party climbed the rambling stairway which led to the room in the third floor of the town hall where Hamlick was to appear, it was an unusual sight upon which they looked.

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

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When our party climbed the rambling stairway which led to the room in the third floor of the town hall where Hamlick was to appear, it was an unusual sight upon which they looked.

engage in

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

on one occasion

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

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

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

a coniferous tree

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

having a point

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading When our party climbed the rambling stairway which led to the room in the third floor of the town hall where Hamlick was to appear, it was an unusual sight upon which they looked.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading When our party climbed the rambling stairway which led to the room in the third floor of the town hall where Hamlick was to appear, it was an unusual sight upon which they looked.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

a carriage consisting of two wheels and a calash top; drawn by a single horse

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

an instance of visual perception

From this reading When our party climbed the rambling stairway which led to the room in the third floor of the town hall where Hamlick was to appear, it was an unusual sight upon which they looked.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

in the near future

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading When our party climbed the rambling stairway which led to the room in the third floor of the town hall where Hamlick was to appear, it was an unusual sight upon which they looked.

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

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

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

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

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

From this reading When our party climbed the rambling stairway which led to the room in the third floor of the town hall where Hamlick was to appear, it was an unusual sight upon which they looked.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading When our party climbed the rambling stairway which led to the room in the third floor of the town hall where Hamlick was to appear, it was an unusual sight upon which they looked.

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

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

in the direction of

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

plural of “turnout” — the group that gathers together for a particular occasion

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading When our party climbed the rambling stairway which led to the room in the third floor of the town hall where Hamlick was to appear, it was an unusual sight upon which they looked.

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

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When our party climbed the rambling stairway which led to the room in the third floor of the town hall where Hamlick was to appear, it was an unusual sight upon which they looked.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

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

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

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

From this reading It was soon discovered that many others were evidently going to the same place, and along the dusty country roads teams could be seen approaching from almost every direction.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

at the time that

From this reading When our party climbed the rambling stairway which led to the room in the third floor of the town hall where Hamlick was to appear, it was an unusual sight upon which they looked.

in or at the place that

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.

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

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading "Smart" appearing turnouts, along with others which must have done duty for several generations for the busy folk of the region, were seen, and Bob demurely pointed out what he declared to be the original of the "wonderful one hoss shay."

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading Early in the following evening the yacht stopped at Pine Tree Island, and after our boys had been received on board, proceeded on its way to the Corners, where the entire party landed, and at once started up the village street toward the town hall, where "Hamlick" was to make his long-expected appearance.