Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

(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 "Who?" asked several voices, while all turned their heads to see for themselves.

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

From this reading "Hello!" cried Max, glancing back toward an intersecting road which they had just crossed, "Here they come!"

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

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

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

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Who?" asked several voices, while all turned their heads to see for themselves.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ion was a sort of headquarters for the entire connection, and everybody seemed to feel perfectly at home.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Hello!" cried Max, glancing back toward an intersecting road which they had just crossed, "Here they come!"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

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

From this reading "Hello!" cried Max, glancing back toward an intersecting road which they had just crossed, "Here they come!"

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Ion was a sort of headquarters for the entire connection, and everybody seemed to feel perfectly at home.

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

From this reading "Hello!" cried Max, glancing back toward an intersecting road which they had just crossed, "Here they come!"

placed crosswise

From this reading "Hello!" cried Max, glancing back toward an intersecting road which they had just crossed, "Here they come!"

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Ion was a sort of headquarters for the entire connection, and everybody seemed to feel perfectly at home.

every person

From this reading Ion was a sort of headquarters for the entire connection, and everybody seemed to feel perfectly at home.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Ion was a sort of headquarters for the entire connection, and everybody seemed to feel perfectly at home.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

your parents

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Who?" asked several voices, while all turned their heads to see for themselves.

set up or found

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Hello!" cried Max, glancing back toward an intersecting road which they had just crossed, "Here they come!"

plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

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

From this reading "Hello!" cried Max, glancing back toward an intersecting road which they had just crossed, "Here they come!"

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

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading Ion was a sort of headquarters for the entire connection, and everybody seemed to feel perfectly at home.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "Who?" asked several voices, while all turned their heads to see for themselves.

an expression of greeting

From this reading "Hello!" cried Max, glancing back toward an intersecting road which they had just crossed, "Here they come!"

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Hello!" cried Max, glancing back toward an intersecting road which they had just crossed, "Here they come!"

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Ion was a sort of headquarters for the entire connection, and everybody seemed to feel perfectly at home.

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

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

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

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

crossed or intersected in the form of an X

From this reading "Hello!" cried Max, glancing back toward an intersecting road which they had just crossed, "Here they come!"

a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

and nothing more

From this reading "Hello!" cried Max, glancing back toward an intersecting road which they had just crossed, "Here they come!"

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

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

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading "Hello!" cried Max, glancing back toward an intersecting road which they had just crossed, "Here they come!"

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

and nothing more

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Ion was a sort of headquarters for the entire connection, and everybody seemed to feel perfectly at home.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading "Hello!" cried Max, glancing back toward an intersecting road which they had just crossed, "Here they come!"

plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

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From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

only a very short time before

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Who?" asked several voices, while all turned their heads to see for themselves.

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

From this reading Ion was a sort of headquarters for the entire connection, and everybody seemed to feel perfectly at home.

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

From this reading "Who?" asked several voices, while all turned their heads to see for themselves.

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From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Ion was a sort of headquarters for the entire connection, and everybody seemed to feel perfectly at home.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

in a swift manner

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

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

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Who?" asked several voices, while all turned their heads to see for themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading "Who?" asked several voices, while all turned their heads to see for themselves.

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

From this reading "Hello!" cried Max, glancing back toward an intersecting road which they had just crossed, "Here they come!"

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

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

From this reading "Who?" asked several voices, while all turned their heads to see for themselves.

in the direction of

From this reading "Hello!" cried Max, glancing back toward an intersecting road which they had just crossed, "Here they come!"

moved around an axis or center

From this reading "Who?" asked several voices, while all turned their heads to see for themselves.

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

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

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

From this reading "The Oaks, and the Roselands folks," answered Max, and as he spoke two large sleighs came swiftly up in the rear of their own, their occupants calling out merry greetings, and receiving a return in kind.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Who?" asked several voices, while all turned their heads to see for themselves.

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

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

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

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

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

From this reading "Hello!" cried Max, glancing back toward an intersecting road which they had just crossed, "Here they come!"

during the time that

From this reading "Who?" asked several voices, while all turned their heads to see for themselves.

which person or people

From this reading "Who?" asked several voices, while all turned their heads to see for themselves.

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

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The wind had fallen, the cold was not intense, and they were so well protected against it by coats and robes of fur, that they scarcely felt it, and found the ride so thoroughly enjoyable that they kept it up through the whole morning, managing their return so that Ion was reached only a few minutes before the dinner hour.