Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

not being in a specified place

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

later than; following

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

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

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

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

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

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

From this reading As for Mousie, she would have to be prudent until the ground should become dry and warm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

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

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As for Mousie, she would have to be prudent until the ground should become dry and warm.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

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From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading There is no need of dwelling long on the bringing home of our effects and the getting to rights.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

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

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading As for Mousie, she would have to be prudent until the ground should become dry and warm.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading There is no need of dwelling long on the bringing home of our effects and the getting to rights.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading There is no need of dwelling long on the bringing home of our effects and the getting to rights.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

in a faithful manner

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

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

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

set up or found

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading There is no need of dwelling long on the bringing home of our effects and the getting to rights.

large in amount or extent or degree

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading As for Mousie, she would have to be prudent until the ground should become dry and warm.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

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

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As for Mousie, she would have to be prudent until the ground should become dry and warm.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading There is no need of dwelling long on the bringing home of our effects and the getting to rights.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

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

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

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

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

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

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

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

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

within a building

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

past form of “intercede” — act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

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

From this reading There is no need of dwelling long on the bringing home of our effects and the getting to rights.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

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 OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading There is no need of dwelling long on the bringing home of our effects and the getting to rights.

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

From this reading As for Mousie, she would have to be prudent until the ground should become dry and warm.

a form of address for a man

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading There is no need of dwelling long on the bringing home of our effects and the getting to rights.

not any; not one

From this reading There is no need of dwelling long on the bringing home of our effects and the getting to rights.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

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

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There is no need of dwelling long on the bringing home of our effects and the getting to rights.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

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

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

a course of conduct

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading As for Mousie, she would have to be prudent until the ground should become dry and warm.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading There is no need of dwelling long on the bringing home of our effects and the getting to rights.

an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

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

From this reading As for Mousie, she would have to be prudent until the ground should become dry and warm.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As for Mousie, she would have to be prudent until the ground should become dry and warm.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

in the near future

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

a quantity of money

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

carry out

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

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

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is no need of dwelling long on the bringing home of our effects and the getting to rights.

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

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

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

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading After we had carried in the things I interceded with Mr. Jones and then told the boys that they could take their guns and be absent two or three hours if they would promise to help faithfully the rest of the day.

up to a particular time

From this reading As for Mousie, she would have to be prudent until the ground should become dry and warm.

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

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading As for Mousie, she would have to be prudent until the ground should become dry and warm.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

(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 We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

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

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

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

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We were back soon after ten, and found that Winnie and Bobsey, having exhausted the resources of the house, had been permitted to start at the front door, and, with an old fire-shovel and a piece of board, had well-nigh completed a path to the well, piling up the snow as they advanced, so that their overshoes were a sufficient protection.

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

From this reading OUR SUNNY KITCHEN Before we reached the landing I had invested a goodly sum in four pairs of rubber boots, for I knew how hopeless it would be to try to keep Winnie and Bobsey indoors.