Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading A MAGAZINE GHOST That evening the boys had no end of fun teasing the girls.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "He was a fine fellow, but always a little queer.

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

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

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

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A MAGAZINE GHOST That evening the boys had no end of fun teasing the girls.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "He was a fine fellow, but always a little queer.

greatly desired

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

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From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

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From this reading "I knew him well," volunteered Dorothy's father.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A MAGAZINE GHOST That evening the boys had no end of fun teasing the girls.

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

From this reading A MAGAZINE GHOST That evening the boys had no end of fun teasing the girls.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

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

From this reading "I knew him well," volunteered Dorothy's father.

a boy or man

From this reading "He was a fine fellow, but always a little queer.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "He was a fine fellow, but always a little queer.

start firing a weapon

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

made afraid

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading A MAGAZINE GHOST That evening the boys had no end of fun teasing the girls.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading A MAGAZINE GHOST That evening the boys had no end of fun teasing the girls.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading A MAGAZINE GHOST That evening the boys had no end of fun teasing the girls.

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

From this reading A MAGAZINE GHOST That evening the boys had no end of fun teasing the girls.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

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

From this reading "He was a fine fellow, but always a little queer.

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

From this reading "I knew him well," volunteered Dorothy's father.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

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

From this reading "I knew him well," volunteered Dorothy's father.

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

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I knew him well," volunteered Dorothy's father.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "He was a fine fellow, but always a little queer.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading A MAGAZINE GHOST That evening the boys had no end of fun teasing the girls.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

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

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

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

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

not any; not one

From this reading A MAGAZINE GHOST That evening the boys had no end of fun teasing the girls.

not one, and not any

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MAGAZINE GHOST That evening the boys had no end of fun teasing the girls.

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

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "He was a fine fellow, but always a little queer.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

in the near future

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

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

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

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

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

From this reading A MAGAZINE GHOST That evening the boys had no end of fun teasing the girls.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A MAGAZINE GHOST That evening the boys had no end of fun teasing the girls.

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

From this reading A MAGAZINE GHOST That evening the boys had no end of fun teasing the girls.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

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

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading That Dorothy and Tavia should have been so easily frightened, that Tavia should have "turned turtle," as Ned put it, and that Dorothy "should have run under fire," and left the coveted tree behind, seemed to the boys beyond explanation.

a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading "I knew him well," volunteered Dorothy's father.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

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

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "I knew him well," volunteered Dorothy's father.

which person or people

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Listening to their telling of the affair, Major Dale became interested, and soon discovered that the old Mayberry Mansion, in Tanglewood Park, was none other than the former home of a veteran of the war, who had been in the same regiment with the major.