Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

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

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

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

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

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

From this reading On the other side of the wood was an old swampy meadow full of saplings and tangled bushes, such as birds love for nesting places.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading On the other side of the wood was an old swampy meadow full of saplings and tangled bushes, such as birds love for nesting places.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading On the other side of the wood was an old swampy meadow full of saplings and tangled bushes, such as birds love for nesting places.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

pleasing or delighting

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

a young person of either sex

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The children divided their hunting ground, so that they might not interfere with each other.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading The children divided their hunting ground, so that they might not interfere with each other.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

someone whose style is out of fashion

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

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

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

the boundary of a surface

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

make void or empty of contents

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading On the other side of the wood was an old swampy meadow full of saplings and tangled bushes, such as birds love for nesting places.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The children divided their hunting ground, so that they might not interfere with each other.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

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

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading The children divided their hunting ground, so that they might not interfere with each other.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

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

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading The children divided their hunting ground, so that they might not interfere with each other.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading On the other side of the wood was an old swampy meadow full of saplings and tangled bushes, such as birds love for nesting places.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading On the other side of the wood was an old swampy meadow full of saplings and tangled bushes, such as birds love for nesting places.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The children divided their hunting ground, so that they might not interfere with each other.

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From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

-ing form of “nest” — inhabit a nest, usually after building

From this reading On the other side of the wood was an old swampy meadow full of saplings and tangled bushes, such as birds love for nesting places.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The children divided their hunting ground, so that they might not interfere with each other.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the other side of the wood was an old swampy meadow full of saplings and tangled bushes, such as birds love for nesting places.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

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

From this reading On the other side of the wood was an old swampy meadow full of saplings and tangled bushes, such as birds love for nesting places.

participate in games or sport

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

plural of “sapling” — young tree

From this reading On the other side of the wood was an old swampy meadow full of saplings and tangled bushes, such as birds love for nesting places.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

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

From this reading On the other side of the wood was an old swampy meadow full of saplings and tangled bushes, such as birds love for nesting places.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The children divided their hunting ground, so that they might not interfere with each other.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

catch sight of

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading On the other side of the wood was an old swampy meadow full of saplings and tangled bushes, such as birds love for nesting places.

in a confused mass

From this reading On the other side of the wood was an old swampy meadow full of saplings and tangled bushes, such as birds love for nesting places.

express in words

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The children divided their hunting ground, so that they might not interfere with each other.

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

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

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

From this reading The children divided their hunting ground, so that they might not interfere with each other.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

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

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

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

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

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From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

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

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

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

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

at the time that

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.

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

From this reading It was a charming place for such a day's outing, for on the edge of the woods stood an old two-storied hay barn, which was empty in early June and a capital place in which to play "I spy" and "feet above water."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The children divided their hunting ground, so that they might not interfere with each other.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading On the other side of the wood was an old swampy meadow full of saplings and tangled bushes, such as birds love for nesting places.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading AROUND THE OLD BARN This day the bird lovers from Orchard Farm were having a picnic in the hickory and oak woods back of the fields.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The Doctor had set Rap, Nat, and Dodo roaming about to look for birds, and promised to tell them something of their habits when each child had written down the description of two birds.