Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

later than; following

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

(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 They followed a brief visit with the dear home people who were unselfishly glad for all the good times which were coming Hilary’s way.

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

From this reading BASKETBALL To both Cathalina and Hilary the days in New York, with the circle of lively young friends flew fast.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

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

From this reading Gordon and Tom were as interested in the New York boys, and June could not hear enough about the beautiful home, the Christmas tree and the places which her sister had seen, in and about New York.

a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop

From this reading BASKETBALL To both Cathalina and Hilary the days in New York, with the circle of lively young friends flew fast.

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

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Gordon and Tom were as interested in the New York boys, and June could not hear enough about the beautiful home, the Christmas tree and the places which her sister had seen, in and about New York.

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

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

the two together, not just one

From this reading BASKETBALL To both Cathalina and Hilary the days in New York, with the circle of lively young friends flew fast.

confined by bonds

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Gordon and Tom were as interested in the New York boys, and June could not hear enough about the beautiful home, the Christmas tree and the places which her sister had seen, in and about New York.

of short duration or distance

From this reading They followed a brief visit with the dear home people who were unselfishly glad for all the good times which were coming Hilary’s way.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

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From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

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

From this reading BASKETBALL To both Cathalina and Hilary the days in New York, with the circle of lively young friends flew fast.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Gordon and Tom were as interested in the New York boys, and June could not hear enough about the beautiful home, the Christmas tree and the places which her sister had seen, in and about New York.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading BASKETBALL To both Cathalina and Hilary the days in New York, with the circle of lively young friends flew fast.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading They followed a brief visit with the dear home people who were unselfishly glad for all the good times which were coming Hilary’s way.

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

From this reading Gordon and Tom were as interested in the New York boys, and June could not hear enough about the beautiful home, the Christmas tree and the places which her sister had seen, in and about New York.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading BASKETBALL To both Cathalina and Hilary the days in New York, with the circle of lively young friends flew fast.

dearly loved

From this reading They followed a brief visit with the dear home people who were unselfishly glad for all the good times which were coming Hilary’s way.

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

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Gordon and Tom were as interested in the New York boys, and June could not hear enough about the beautiful home, the Christmas tree and the places which her sister had seen, in and about New York.

plural of “escapade” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading BASKETBALL To both Cathalina and Hilary the days in New York, with the circle of lively young friends flew fast.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading BASKETBALL To both Cathalina and Hilary the days in New York, with the circle of lively young friends flew fast.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading They followed a brief visit with the dear home people who were unselfishly glad for all the good times which were coming Hilary’s way.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

set up or found

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading BASKETBALL To both Cathalina and Hilary the days in New York, with the circle of lively young friends flew fast.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading They followed a brief visit with the dear home people who were unselfishly glad for all the good times which were coming Hilary’s way.

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

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

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

From this reading Gordon and Tom were as interested in the New York boys, and June could not hear enough about the beautiful home, the Christmas tree and the places which her sister had seen, in and about New York.

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

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Gordon and Tom were as interested in the New York boys, and June could not hear enough about the beautiful home, the Christmas tree and the places which her sister had seen, in and about New York.

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

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

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

From this reading BASKETBALL To both Cathalina and Hilary the days in New York, with the circle of lively young friends flew fast.

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

From this reading They followed a brief visit with the dear home people who were unselfishly glad for all the good times which were coming Hilary’s way.

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

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading They followed a brief visit with the dear home people who were unselfishly glad for all the good times which were coming Hilary’s way.

toward home

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

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

From this reading BASKETBALL To both Cathalina and Hilary the days in New York, with the circle of lively young friends flew fast.

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Gordon and Tom were as interested in the New York boys, and June could not hear enough about the beautiful home, the Christmas tree and the places which her sister had seen, in and about New York.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Gordon and Tom were as interested in the New York boys, and June could not hear enough about the beautiful home, the Christmas tree and the places which her sister had seen, in and about New York.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

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

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

full of life and energy

From this reading BASKETBALL To both Cathalina and Hilary the days in New York, with the circle of lively young friends flew fast.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

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

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

a form of address for a man

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading BASKETBALL To both Cathalina and Hilary the days in New York, with the circle of lively young friends flew fast.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gordon and Tom were as interested in the New York boys, and June could not hear enough about the beautiful home, the Christmas tree and the places which her sister had seen, in and about New York.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BASKETBALL To both Cathalina and Hilary the days in New York, with the circle of lively young friends flew fast.

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

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading They followed a brief visit with the dear home people who were unselfishly glad for all the good times which were coming Hilary’s way.

plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Gordon and Tom were as interested in the New York boys, and June could not hear enough about the beautiful home, the Christmas tree and the places which her sister had seen, in and about New York.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

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

From this reading Gordon and Tom were as interested in the New York boys, and June could not hear enough about the beautiful home, the Christmas tree and the places which her sister had seen, in and about New York.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

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

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

in a grave and sedate manner

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

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

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

express in words

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

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

From this reading BASKETBALL To both Cathalina and Hilary the days in New York, with the circle of lively young friends flew fast.

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

From this reading They followed a brief visit with the dear home people who were unselfishly glad for all the good times which were coming Hilary’s way.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

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

From this reading BASKETBALL To both Cathalina and Hilary the days in New York, with the circle of lively young friends flew fast.

male cat

From this reading Gordon and Tom were as interested in the New York boys, and June could not hear enough about the beautiful home, the Christmas tree and the places which her sister had seen, in and about New York.

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

From this reading Gordon and Tom were as interested in the New York boys, and June could not hear enough about the beautiful home, the Christmas tree and the places which her sister had seen, in and about New York.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

not mixed with impurities

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

in an unselfish manner

From this reading They followed a brief visit with the dear home people who were unselfishly glad for all the good times which were coming Hilary’s way.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading They followed a brief visit with the dear home people who were unselfishly glad for all the good times which were coming Hilary’s way.

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

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They followed a brief visit with the dear home people who were unselfishly glad for all the good times which were coming Hilary’s way.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

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

From this reading They followed a brief visit with the dear home people who were unselfishly glad for all the good times which were coming Hilary’s way.

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

From this reading They followed a brief visit with the dear home people who were unselfishly glad for all the good times which were coming Hilary’s way.

which person or people

From this reading After more than a week of unadulterated good times, Hilary found herself homeward bound in charge of Mr. Martin Van Buskirk, who was off on another business trip for his firm.

belonging to which person

From this reading Little Mary sat solemnly listening, holding the big “New York dollie” which Mrs. Van Buskirk had sent her, and enjoying all the stories about the little Charlotte, some of whose escapades Hilary omitted to tell lest her small sister be influenced to like performances.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BASKETBALL To both Cathalina and Hilary the days in New York, with the circle of lively young friends flew fast.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading BASKETBALL To both Cathalina and Hilary the days in New York, with the circle of lively young friends flew fast.

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

From this reading BASKETBALL To both Cathalina and Hilary the days in New York, with the circle of lively young friends flew fast.