Chapter XV

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

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

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

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

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From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE captain’s pupils were jubilant over the prospect of soon leaving for the sea-shore at the North.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.

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

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The families at the Oaks and the Laurels were not going North at present, but might do later in the season.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE captain’s pupils were jubilant over the prospect of soon leaving for the sea-shore at the North.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

a small house with a single story

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The families at the Oaks and the Laurels were not going North at present, but might do later in the season.

plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.

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

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.

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

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

a social unit living together

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE captain’s pupils were jubilant over the prospect of soon leaving for the sea-shore at the North.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.

the act of departing

From this reading The families at the Oaks and the Laurels were not going North at present, but might do later in the season.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

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

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

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

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.

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

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.

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

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading THE captain’s pupils were jubilant over the prospect of soon leaving for the sea-shore at the North.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The families at the Oaks and the Laurels were not going North at present, but might do later in the season.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The families at the Oaks and the Laurels were not going North at present, but might do later in the season.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.

the act of departing

From this reading THE captain’s pupils were jubilant over the prospect of soon leaving for the sea-shore at the North.

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

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

plural of “location” — a point or extent in space

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE captain’s pupils were jubilant over the prospect of soon leaving for the sea-shore at the North.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The families at the Oaks and the Laurels were not going North at present, but might do later in the season.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading The families at the Oaks and the Laurels were not going North at present, but might do later in the season.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE captain’s pupils were jubilant over the prospect of soon leaving for the sea-shore at the North.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE captain’s pupils were jubilant over the prospect of soon leaving for the sea-shore at the North.

a large flow

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

watch and direct

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

the possibility of future success

From this reading THE captain’s pupils were jubilant over the prospect of soon leaving for the sea-shore at the North.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading THE captain’s pupils were jubilant over the prospect of soon leaving for the sea-shore at the North.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.

cause to become

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

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

From this reading THE captain’s pupils were jubilant over the prospect of soon leaving for the sea-shore at the North.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

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

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

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

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

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

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

in the near future

From this reading THE captain’s pupils were jubilant over the prospect of soon leaving for the sea-shore at the North.

carry out

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.

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

From this reading THE captain’s pupils were jubilant over the prospect of soon leaving for the sea-shore at the North.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

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

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

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

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Inquiries in regard to different locations had been set on foot some weeks previous, and now it was decided to take possession for the season of several dwellings in the neighborhood of Cape Ann, Mass.

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

From this reading THE captain’s pupils were jubilant over the prospect of soon leaving for the sea-shore at the North.

at the time that

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

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

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.

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

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.

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

From this reading In one of them, which was quite large, too large to be called a cottage, the Ion and Woodburn families would be together much of the time, a little building near at hand containing the overflow when guests would render accommodations at the larger house too small.

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

From this reading Edward and Zoe with their little ones would remain at home for the present, that he might oversee the work on the plantation, and the Fairview family would go for a time at least to Evelyn’s home on the banks of the Hudson.