Chapter IX

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

(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 Mother has several visitors staying in the house, all grown-up people, and they're no fun whatever, and I've no one to talk to or play with.

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "No, certainly not," he answered, regarding her sharply to see if she was laughing at him, "but I've nothing to do.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

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

From this reading "Are you so fond of work, then?"

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "No, certainly not," he answered, regarding her sharply to see if she was laughing at him, "but I've nothing to do.

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "No, certainly not," he answered, regarding her sharply to see if she was laughing at him, "but I've nothing to do.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "No, certainly not," he answered, regarding her sharply to see if she was laughing at him, "but I've nothing to do.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "No, certainly not," he answered, regarding her sharply to see if she was laughing at him, "but I've nothing to do.

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading "Are you so fond of work, then?"

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading Mother has several visitors staying in the house, all grown-up people, and they're no fun whatever, and I've no one to talk to or play with.

the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

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

From this reading Mother has several visitors staying in the house, all grown-up people, and they're no fun whatever, and I've no one to talk to or play with.

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

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

From this reading Mother has several visitors staying in the house, all grown-up people, and they're no fun whatever, and I've no one to talk to or play with.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

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

From this reading Polly questioned, in her surprise.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "No, certainly not," he answered, regarding her sharply to see if she was laughing at him, "but I've nothing to do.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Mother has several visitors staying in the house, all grown-up people, and they're no fun whatever, and I've no one to talk to or play with.

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

From this reading "No, certainly not," he answered, regarding her sharply to see if she was laughing at him, "but I've nothing to do.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "No, certainly not," he answered, regarding her sharply to see if she was laughing at him, "but I've nothing to do.

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading "No, certainly not," he answered, regarding her sharply to see if she was laughing at him, "but I've nothing to do.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Mother has several visitors staying in the house, all grown-up people, and they're no fun whatever, and I've no one to talk to or play with.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, certainly not," he answered, regarding her sharply to see if she was laughing at him, "but I've nothing to do.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "No, certainly not," he answered, regarding her sharply to see if she was laughing at him, "but I've nothing to do.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "No, certainly not," he answered, regarding her sharply to see if she was laughing at him, "but I've nothing to do.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

and nothing more

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mother has several visitors staying in the house, all grown-up people, and they're no fun whatever, and I've no one to talk to or play with.

above and across; more than

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

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

From this reading Mother has several visitors staying in the house, all grown-up people, and they're no fun whatever, and I've no one to talk to or play with.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Mother has several visitors staying in the house, all grown-up people, and they're no fun whatever, and I've no one to talk to or play with.

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Polly questioned, in her surprise.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading "No, certainly not," he answered, regarding her sharply to see if she was laughing at him, "but I've nothing to do.

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

an educational institution

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "No, certainly not," he answered, regarding her sharply to see if she was laughing at him, "but I've nothing to do.

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

From this reading Mother has several visitors staying in the house, all grown-up people, and they're no fun whatever, and I've no one to talk to or play with.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading "No, certainly not," he answered, regarding her sharply to see if she was laughing at him, "but I've nothing to do.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "No, certainly not," he answered, regarding her sharply to see if she was laughing at him, "but I've nothing to do.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Mother has several visitors staying in the house, all grown-up people, and they're no fun whatever, and I've no one to talk to or play with.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Polly questioned, in her surprise.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Mother has several visitors staying in the house, all grown-up people, and they're no fun whatever, and I've no one to talk to or play with.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Are you so fond of work, then?"

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

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

From this reading Mother has several visitors staying in the house, all grown-up people, and they're no fun whatever, and I've no one to talk to or play with.

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Mother has several visitors staying in the house, all grown-up people, and they're no fun whatever, and I've no one to talk to or play with.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Mother has several visitors staying in the house, all grown-up people, and they're no fun whatever, and I've no one to talk to or play with.

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

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

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mother has several visitors staying in the house, all grown-up people, and they're no fun whatever, and I've no one to talk to or play with.

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

From this reading "Are you so fond of work, then?"

but in spite of that

From this reading A MORNING WALK It was April, and the boys of the Beaworthy Grammar School were having a fortnight's vacation, only a few days of which had passed as yet, so that it greatly astonished Polly and Roger Trent to be informed by their cousin, whom they met in the town one morning, that he wished the holidays were over.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Are you so fond of work, then?"