Chapter VI

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

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was a cloudy afternoon, still and moderately cold.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They had their supper on the train--although it was really dinner--and did their level best to eat some of everything on the menu.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

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

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading They had their supper on the train--although it was really dinner--and did their level best to eat some of everything on the menu.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In this effort they were not quite successful, but they managed to consume enough to interfere seriously with their comfort.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading It was a cloudy afternoon, still and moderately cold.

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 It was a cloudy afternoon, still and moderately cold.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading In this effort they were not quite successful, but they managed to consume enough to interfere seriously with their comfort.

eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading In this effort they were not quite successful, but they managed to consume enough to interfere seriously with their comfort.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

placed crosswise

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They had their supper on the train--although it was really dinner--and did their level best to eat some of everything on the menu.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading They had their supper on the train--although it was really dinner--and did their level best to eat some of everything on the menu.

take in solid food

From this reading They had their supper on the train--although it was really dinner--and did their level best to eat some of everything on the menu.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading In this effort they were not quite successful, but they managed to consume enough to interfere seriously with their comfort.

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

From this reading In this effort they were not quite successful, but they managed to consume enough to interfere seriously with their comfort.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading They had their supper on the train--although it was really dinner--and did their level best to eat some of everything on the menu.

give expression to

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

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

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading In this effort they were not quite successful, but they managed to consume enough to interfere seriously with their comfort.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a cloudy afternoon, still and moderately cold.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading They had their supper on the train--although it was really dinner--and did their level best to eat some of everything on the menu.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

a worthless lazy fellow

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading In this effort they were not quite successful, but they managed to consume enough to interfere seriously with their comfort.

a list of dishes available at a restaurant

From this reading They had their supper on the train--although it was really dinner--and did their level best to eat some of everything on the menu.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading It was a cloudy afternoon, still and moderately cold.

in motion

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In this effort they were not quite successful, but they managed to consume enough to interfere seriously with their comfort.

according to the clock

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They had their supper on the train--although it was really dinner--and did their level best to eat some of everything on the menu.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In this effort they were not quite successful, but they managed to consume enough to interfere seriously with their comfort.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading They had their supper on the train--although it was really dinner--and did their level best to eat some of everything on the menu.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

in a serious manner

From this reading In this effort they were not quite successful, but they managed to consume enough to interfere seriously with their comfort.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

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

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

plural of “skater” — someone who skates

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading They had their supper on the train--although it was really dinner--and did their level best to eat some of everything on the menu.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was a cloudy afternoon, still and moderately cold.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading In this effort they were not quite successful, but they managed to consume enough to interfere seriously with their comfort.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading They had their supper on the train--although it was really dinner--and did their level best to eat some of everything on the menu.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had their supper on the train--although it was really dinner--and did their level best to eat some of everything on the menu.

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

From this reading They had their supper on the train--although it was really dinner--and did their level best to eat some of everything on the menu.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In this effort they were not quite successful, but they managed to consume enough to interfere seriously with their comfort.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The river had been frozen for several days, and as the train crossed the bridge the boys could see the skaters moving about through the twilight up near Loon Island.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.

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

From this reading It was a cloudy afternoon, still and moderately cold.

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

From this reading In this effort they were not quite successful, but they managed to consume enough to interfere seriously with their comfort.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In this effort they were not quite successful, but they managed to consume enough to interfere seriously with their comfort.

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 VISIT TO NEW YORK On the following Friday Dan and Gerald, suit-cases in hand and ulsters on arm, climbed aboard the express at a little before five o’clock and set out for New York.