Chapter II

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

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About two-thirds of the thirty-odd miles of Lake Memphremagog lies in Canada, Province of Quebec.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

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

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The lower third lies in Vermont, with Lentone near its extreme southern tip, Magog at its northern extremity.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

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

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

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From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

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

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading About two-thirds of the thirty-odd miles of Lake Memphremagog lies in Canada, Province of Quebec.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

past form of “comprise” — be composed of

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Jimmy Hale had elected to drive.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

subject to popular election

From this reading Jimmy Hale had elected to drive.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The lower third lies in Vermont, with Lentone near its extreme southern tip, Magog at its northern extremity.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading The lower third lies in Vermont, with Lentone near its extreme southern tip, Magog at its northern extremity.

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

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

four years of age

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

in a gross manner

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

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

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)

From this reading Jimmy Hale had elected to drive.

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

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

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

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

a social unit living together

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

of the present time and place

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

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

From this reading About two-thirds of the thirty-odd miles of Lake Memphremagog lies in Canada, Province of Quebec.

concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The lower third lies in Vermont, with Lentone near its extreme southern tip, Magog at its northern extremity.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading Jimmy Hale had elected to drive.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading About two-thirds of the thirty-odd miles of Lake Memphremagog lies in Canada, Province of Quebec.

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From this reading The lower third lies in Vermont, with Lentone near its extreme southern tip, Magog at its northern extremity.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading About two-thirds of the thirty-odd miles of Lake Memphremagog lies in Canada, Province of Quebec.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The lower third lies in Vermont, with Lentone near its extreme southern tip, Magog at its northern extremity.

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From this reading The lower third lies in Vermont, with Lentone near its extreme southern tip, Magog at its northern extremity.

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

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

plural of “matthew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

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

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

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

From this reading About two-thirds of the thirty-odd miles of Lake Memphremagog lies in Canada, Province of Quebec.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading About two-thirds of the thirty-odd miles of Lake Memphremagog lies in Canada, Province of Quebec.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The lower third lies in Vermont, with Lentone near its extreme southern tip, Magog at its northern extremity.

disregarded

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

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

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

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

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The lower third lies in Vermont, with Lentone near its extreme southern tip, Magog at its northern extremity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading About two-thirds of the thirty-odd miles of Lake Memphremagog lies in Canada, Province of Quebec.

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

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

above and across; more than

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading About two-thirds of the thirty-odd miles of Lake Memphremagog lies in Canada, Province of Quebec.

the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading About two-thirds of the thirty-odd miles of Lake Memphremagog lies in Canada, Province of Quebec.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

in the recent past

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

a male human offspring

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The lower third lies in Vermont, with Lentone near its extreme southern tip, Magog at its northern extremity.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

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

From this reading About two-thirds of the thirty-odd miles of Lake Memphremagog lies in Canada, Province of Quebec.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The lower third lies in Vermont, with Lentone near its extreme southern tip, Magog at its northern extremity.

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

From this reading About two-thirds of the thirty-odd miles of Lake Memphremagog lies in Canada, Province of Quebec.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading The lower third lies in Vermont, with Lentone near its extreme southern tip, Magog at its northern extremity.

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

From this reading Jimmy Hale had elected to drive.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

two of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading About two-thirds of the thirty-odd miles of Lake Memphremagog lies in Canada, Province of Quebec.

the act of using

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.

a state in New England

From this reading The lower third lies in Vermont, with Lentone near its extreme southern tip, Magog at its northern extremity.

which person or people

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The lower third lies in Vermont, with Lentone near its extreme southern tip, Magog at its northern extremity.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

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

From this reading These comprised John Matthews, Professor Brierly's adopted son and principal assistant; Matthews' sister, Norah, who had recently lost her husband; her four-year-old son, Thomas, and Professor Brierly's housekeeper, Martha, who had been quite certain that without her capable presence, the old savant would be grossly neglected, suffer and die.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading A few miles above the international border on its eastern shore nestled the rough, comfortable camp that District Attorney McCall, of New York, had turned over for the use of his friend, Professor Brierly, and the immediate members of his household.