Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "And then you can tell us another bookful about water and fish, and crabs and sky," said Dodo.

(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 A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

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

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "And then you can tell us another bookful about water and fish, and crabs and sky," said Dodo.

react verbally

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

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

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

immersing the body in water or sunshine

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

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

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading "Yes, and a beast book, too!" said Nat, "about coons and bears, and squirrels and foxes, you know!

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "Yes, and a beast book, too!" said Nat, "about coons and bears, and squirrels and foxes, you know!

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

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

From this reading "So we shall have a bird book, and a butterfly book, and Olive's flower book!"

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

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading "So we shall have a bird book, and a butterfly book, and Olive's flower book!"

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

From this reading "And then you can tell us another bookful about water and fish, and crabs and sky," said Dodo.

flutter like a butterfly

From this reading "So we shall have a bird book, and a butterfly book, and Olive's flower book!"

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "And then you can tell us another bookful about water and fish, and crabs and sky," said Dodo.

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

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

plural of “coon” — an eccentric or undignified rustic

From this reading "Yes, and a beast book, too!" said Nat, "about coons and bears, and squirrels and foxes, you know!

infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

someone whose style is out of fashion

From this reading "And then you can tell us another bookful about water and fish, and crabs and sky," said Dodo.

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

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Rap has seen foxes right on our Farm!"

adorned with feathers or plumes

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading "And then you can tell us another bookful about water and fish, and crabs and sky," said Dodo.

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading "So we shall have a bird book, and a butterfly book, and Olive's flower book!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading "Yes, and a beast book, too!" said Nat, "about coons and bears, and squirrels and foxes, you know!

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Rap has seen foxes right on our Farm!"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "So we shall have a bird book, and a butterfly book, and Olive's flower book!"

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

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

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 A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

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

From this reading "Yes, and a beast book, too!" said Nat, "about coons and bears, and squirrels and foxes, you know!

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

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

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

From this reading "So we shall have a bird book, and a butterfly book, and Olive's flower book!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

and nothing more

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Rap has seen foxes right on our Farm!"

above and across; more than

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

From this reading Rap has seen foxes right on our Farm!"

precisely, exactly

From this reading Rap has seen foxes right on our Farm!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "And then you can tell us another bookful about water and fish, and crabs and sky," said Dodo.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

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

From this reading Rap has seen foxes right on our Farm!"

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "So we shall have a bird book, and a butterfly book, and Olive's flower book!"

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading "And then you can tell us another bookful about water and fish, and crabs and sky," said Dodo.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading "Yes, and a beast book, too!" said Nat, "about coons and bears, and squirrels and foxes, you know!

carry out

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

express in words

From this reading "And then you can tell us another bookful about water and fish, and crabs and sky," said Dodo.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

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

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "And then you can tell us another bookful about water and fish, and crabs and sky," said Dodo.

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

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

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

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Yes, and a beast book, too!" said Nat, "about coons and bears, and squirrels and foxes, you know!

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "And then you can tell us another bookful about water and fish, and crabs and sky," said Dodo.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

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

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

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 A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "So we shall have a bird book, and a butterfly book, and Olive's flower book!"

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

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

at the time that

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

in or at the place that

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

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

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A FEATHERED FISHERMAN THE OSPREY Before the day was over the children were so in love with Olaf--with the beach where crabs were living, with the sea over which water birds were soaring--and wished to know so many things, that the Doctor told them the only way to satisfy them would be to camp on the shore in August, when the water would be warm enough for bathing; for to answer all the questions they asked would take a month.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, and a beast book, too!" said Nat, "about coons and bears, and squirrels and foxes, you know!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And then you can tell us another bookful about water and fish, and crabs and sky," said Dodo.