Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading A crowd of boys had gathered on the Brown's lawn, for the news of a snow battle had carried far.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

in addition

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "First chooser!" cried Charley Brown, a happy-faced boy who bore the name of "Chuck" among his friends.

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

From this reading THE SNOW FIGHT By evening the snow that Toad and Reddy had so eagerly awaited had come, and by morning many inches had fallen.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

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

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

expected hopefully

From this reading THE SNOW FIGHT By evening the snow that Toad and Reddy had so eagerly awaited had come, and by morning many inches had fallen.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading A crowd of boys had gathered on the Brown's lawn, for the news of a snow battle had carried far.

cause to be bored

From this reading "First chooser!" cried Charley Brown, a happy-faced boy who bore the name of "Chuck" among his friends.

a youthful male person

From this reading "First chooser!" cried Charley Brown, a happy-faced boy who bore the name of "Chuck" among his friends.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A crowd of boys had gathered on the Brown's lawn, for the news of a snow battle had carried far.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading "First chooser!" cried Charley Brown, a happy-faced boy who bore the name of "Chuck" among his friends.

possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading A crowd of boys had gathered on the Brown's lawn, for the news of a snow battle had carried far.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SNOW FIGHT By evening the snow that Toad and Reddy had so eagerly awaited had come, and by morning many inches had fallen.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A crowd of boys had gathered on the Brown's lawn, for the news of a snow battle had carried far.

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From this reading "First chooser!" cried Charley Brown, a happy-faced boy who bore the name of "Chuck" among his friends.

a person who chooses or selects out

From this reading "First chooser!" cried Charley Brown, a happy-faced boy who bore the name of "Chuck" among his friends.

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

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading "Second," shouted Reddy, and when the sides were chosen Toad found himself with Herbie, a boy with whom he played very often, and four others on Reddy's side.

throw carelessly

From this reading "First chooser!" cried Charley Brown, a happy-faced boy who bore the name of "Chuck" among his friends.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE SNOW FIGHT By evening the snow that Toad and Reddy had so eagerly awaited had come, and by morning many inches had fallen.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "First chooser!" cried Charley Brown, a happy-faced boy who bore the name of "Chuck" among his friends.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading A crowd of boys had gathered on the Brown's lawn, for the news of a snow battle had carried far.

recognizable; marked

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading THE SNOW FIGHT By evening the snow that Toad and Reddy had so eagerly awaited had come, and by morning many inches had fallen.

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

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

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

From this reading THE SNOW FIGHT By evening the snow that Toad and Reddy had so eagerly awaited had come, and by morning many inches had fallen.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading THE SNOW FIGHT By evening the snow that Toad and Reddy had so eagerly awaited had come, and by morning many inches had fallen.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A crowd of boys had gathered on the Brown's lawn, for the news of a snow battle had carried far.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE SNOW FIGHT By evening the snow that Toad and Reddy had so eagerly awaited had come, and by morning many inches had fallen.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "First chooser!" cried Charley Brown, a happy-faced boy who bore the name of "Chuck" among his friends.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A crowd of boys had gathered on the Brown's lawn, for the news of a snow battle had carried far.

plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

set up or found

From this reading "Second," shouted Reddy, and when the sides were chosen Toad found himself with Herbie, a boy with whom he played very often, and four others on Reddy's side.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading "Second," shouted Reddy, and when the sides were chosen Toad found himself with Herbie, a boy with whom he played very often, and four others on Reddy's side.

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

From this reading "First chooser!" cried Charley Brown, a happy-faced boy who bore the name of "Chuck" among his friends.

brought together in one place

From this reading A crowd of boys had gathered on the Brown's lawn, for the news of a snow battle had carried far.

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

From this reading THE SNOW FIGHT By evening the snow that Toad and Reddy had so eagerly awaited had come, and by morning many inches had fallen.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

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

From this reading "First chooser!" cried Charley Brown, a happy-faced boy who bore the name of "Chuck" among his friends.

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

From this reading "Second," shouted Reddy, and when the sides were chosen Toad found himself with Herbie, a boy with whom he played very often, and four others on Reddy's side.

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

From this reading "Second," shouted Reddy, and when the sides were chosen Toad found himself with Herbie, a boy with whom he played very often, and four others on Reddy's side.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Second," shouted Reddy, and when the sides were chosen Toad found himself with Herbie, a boy with whom he played very often, and four others on Reddy's side.

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

From this reading "First chooser!" cried Charley Brown, a happy-faced boy who bore the name of "Chuck" among his friends.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

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

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading THE SNOW FIGHT By evening the snow that Toad and Reddy had so eagerly awaited had come, and by morning many inches had fallen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading A crowd of boys had gathered on the Brown's lawn, for the news of a snow battle had carried far.

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 THE SNOW FIGHT By evening the snow that Toad and Reddy had so eagerly awaited had come, and by morning many inches had fallen.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE SNOW FIGHT By evening the snow that Toad and Reddy had so eagerly awaited had come, and by morning many inches had fallen.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "First chooser!" cried Charley Brown, a happy-faced boy who bore the name of "Chuck" among his friends.

information about recent and important events

From this reading A crowd of boys had gathered on the Brown's lawn, for the news of a snow battle had carried far.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A crowd of boys had gathered on the Brown's lawn, for the news of a snow battle had carried far.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "Second," shouted Reddy, and when the sides were chosen Toad found himself with Herbie, a boy with whom he played very often, and four others on Reddy's side.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A crowd of boys had gathered on the Brown's lawn, for the news of a snow battle had carried far.

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

From this reading "Second," shouted Reddy, and when the sides were chosen Toad found himself with Herbie, a boy with whom he played very often, and four others on Reddy's side.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading "Second," shouted Reddy, and when the sides were chosen Toad found himself with Herbie, a boy with whom he played very often, and four others on Reddy's side.

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

From this reading THE SNOW FIGHT By evening the snow that Toad and Reddy had so eagerly awaited had come, and by morning many inches had fallen.

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

From this reading "Second," shouted Reddy, and when the sides were chosen Toad found himself with Herbie, a boy with whom he played very often, and four others on Reddy's side.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading "Second," shouted Reddy, and when the sides were chosen Toad found himself with Herbie, a boy with whom he played very often, and four others on Reddy's side.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "Second," shouted Reddy, and when the sides were chosen Toad found himself with Herbie, a boy with whom he played very often, and four others on Reddy's side.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading "Second," shouted Reddy, and when the sides were chosen Toad found himself with Herbie, a boy with whom he played very often, and four others on Reddy's side.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading "Second," shouted Reddy, and when the sides were chosen Toad found himself with Herbie, a boy with whom he played very often, and four others on Reddy's side.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THE SNOW FIGHT By evening the snow that Toad and Reddy had so eagerly awaited had come, and by morning many inches had fallen.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE SNOW FIGHT By evening the snow that Toad and Reddy had so eagerly awaited had come, and by morning many inches had fallen.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SNOW FIGHT By evening the snow that Toad and Reddy had so eagerly awaited had come, and by morning many inches had fallen.

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

From this reading THE SNOW FIGHT By evening the snow that Toad and Reddy had so eagerly awaited had come, and by morning many inches had fallen.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

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

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

From this reading THE SNOW FIGHT By evening the snow that Toad and Reddy had so eagerly awaited had come, and by morning many inches had fallen.

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

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Second," shouted Reddy, and when the sides were chosen Toad found himself with Herbie, a boy with whom he played very often, and four others on Reddy's side.

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

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

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

From this reading "Second," shouted Reddy, and when the sides were chosen Toad found himself with Herbie, a boy with whom he played very often, and four others on Reddy's side.

at the time that

From this reading "Second," shouted Reddy, and when the sides were chosen Toad found himself with Herbie, a boy with whom he played very often, and four others on Reddy's side.

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

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

which person or people

From this reading "First chooser!" cried Charley Brown, a happy-faced boy who bore the name of "Chuck" among his friends.

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

From this reading "Second," shouted Reddy, and when the sides were chosen Toad found himself with Herbie, a boy with whom he played very often, and four others on Reddy's side.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Second," shouted Reddy, and when the sides were chosen Toad found himself with Herbie, a boy with whom he played very often, and four others on Reddy's side.

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

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading It was then decided by the choosers, who were also the captains, to build two forts, ten yards apart, and a half hour was agreed upon as time enough in which to do the work.