Chapter I

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

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading But David, returning from the baseball field on a hot July afternoon, saw nothing depressing in the neighborhood.

a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

equally

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

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

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

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

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

From this reading But David, returning from the baseball field on a hot July afternoon, saw nothing depressing in the neighborhood.

nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

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

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

plural of “billboard” — large outdoor signboard

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But David, returning from the baseball field on a hot July afternoon, saw nothing depressing in the neighborhood.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading He walked with his coat flung over his shoulder and his cap in his hand.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading He walked with his coat flung over his shoulder and his cap in his hand.

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 He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

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

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading But David, returning from the baseball field on a hot July afternoon, saw nothing depressing in the neighborhood.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

take in liquids

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

take in solid food

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

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

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

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

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading But David, returning from the baseball field on a hot July afternoon, saw nothing depressing in the neighborhood.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading He walked with his coat flung over his shoulder and his cap in his hand.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But David, returning from the baseball field on a hot July afternoon, saw nothing depressing in the neighborhood.

perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

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

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

without enthusiasm; in a half-hearted manner

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He walked with his coat flung over his shoulder and his cap in his hand.

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

From this reading He walked with his coat flung over his shoulder and his cap in his hand.

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

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

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

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading But David, returning from the baseball field on a hot July afternoon, saw nothing depressing in the neighborhood.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

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

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading But David, returning from the baseball field on a hot July afternoon, saw nothing depressing in the neighborhood.

filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

a large number or amount

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

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 It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

used to form the superlative

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading But David, returning from the baseball field on a hot July afternoon, saw nothing depressing in the neighborhood.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

not any; not one

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But David, returning from the baseball field on a hot July afternoon, saw nothing depressing in the neighborhood.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But David, returning from the baseball field on a hot July afternoon, saw nothing depressing in the neighborhood.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

above and across; more than

From this reading He walked with his coat flung over his shoulder and his cap in his hand.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

in a cheerful manner

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

plural of “raspberry” — woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

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

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading But David, returning from the baseball field on a hot July afternoon, saw nothing depressing in the neighborhood.

hard dark reddish wood of a rosewood tree having a strongly marked grain; used in cabinetwork

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

cut with a saw

From this reading But David, returning from the baseball field on a hot July afternoon, saw nothing depressing in the neighborhood.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading He walked with his coat flung over his shoulder and his cap in his hand.

plural of “sidewalk” — walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

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

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

needing moisture

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”

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

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

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

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

not enclosed by a fence

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

not having a paved surface

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He walked with his coat flung over his shoulder and his cap in his hand.

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

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

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

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

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

From this reading It was a new and raw-looking region; many of the streets were unpaved, littered and weed-grown; and unfenced lots and two-family tenement houses were alike its characteristics; there were numerous billboards along the sidewalks; the trees were few in number and had grown half-heartedly.

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

From this reading FAREWELL TO ROSEWOOD The suburb in which David Ives lived and in which David’s father had most of his medical practice was by no means one of the wealthy and prosperous suburbs of the wealthy and prosperous city.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He walked with his coat flung over his shoulder and his cap in his hand.

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

From this reading He had distinguished himself at the bat; he was thirsty and thinking of the cold ginger ale he would drink; he was hungry and thinking of the raspberries he would eat; he was pleasantly tired and thinking of an evening to be passed in comfort and interest over “David Copperfield.”