Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "Every one of us, I presume, captain," said Grandma Elsie, with a smiling glance from one to another of the eager, interested faces about them.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Every one of us, I presume, captain," said Grandma Elsie, with a smiling glance from one to another of the eager, interested faces about them.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

later than; following

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

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

From this reading "Tarrytown and the other places connected with Arnold's treachery," suggested Violet.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

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

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

possessive form of “arnold” — English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading "Tarrytown and the other places connected with Arnold's treachery," suggested Violet.

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

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

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

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

being joined in close association

From this reading "Tarrytown and the other places connected with Arnold's treachery," suggested Violet.

make or work out a plan for; devise

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

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

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading "Every one of us, I presume, captain," said Grandma Elsie, with a smiling glance from one to another of the eager, interested faces about them.

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

From this reading "Every one of us, I presume, captain," said Grandma Elsie, with a smiling glance from one to another of the eager, interested faces about them.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Every one of us, I presume, captain," said Grandma Elsie, with a smiling glance from one to another of the eager, interested faces about them.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "Every one of us, I presume, captain," said Grandma Elsie, with a smiling glance from one to another of the eager, interested faces about them.

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

From this reading "Fishkill, too, is a historically interesting place," said her mother.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Every one of us, I presume, captain," said Grandma Elsie, with a smiling glance from one to another of the eager, interested faces about them.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Every one of us, I presume, captain," said Grandma Elsie, with a smiling glance from one to another of the eager, interested faces about them.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading "Every one of us, I presume, captain," said Grandma Elsie, with a smiling glance from one to another of the eager, interested faces about them.

only a very short time before

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

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

From this reading "Fishkill, too, is a historically interesting place," said her mother.

belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

throughout history

From this reading "Fishkill, too, is a historically interesting place," said her mother.

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

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

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

From this reading "Every one of us, I presume, captain," said Grandma Elsie, with a smiling glance from one to another of the eager, interested faces about them.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading "Every one of us, I presume, captain," said Grandma Elsie, with a smiling glance from one to another of the eager, interested faces about them.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

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

From this reading "Fishkill, too, is a historically interesting place," said her mother.

the act of departing

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

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

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Fishkill, too, is a historically interesting place," said her mother.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Every one of us, I presume, captain," said Grandma Elsie, with a smiling glance from one to another of the eager, interested faces about them.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Every one of us, I presume, captain," said Grandma Elsie, with a smiling glance from one to another of the eager, interested faces about them.

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

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Tarrytown and the other places connected with Arnold's treachery," suggested Violet.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Fishkill, too, is a historically interesting place," said her mother.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Tarrytown and the other places connected with Arnold's treachery," suggested Violet.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading "Every one of us, I presume, captain," said Grandma Elsie, with a smiling glance from one to another of the eager, interested faces about them.

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

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

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

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Every one of us, I presume, captain," said Grandma Elsie, with a smiling glance from one to another of the eager, interested faces about them.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

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

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Every one of us, I presume, captain," said Grandma Elsie, with a smiling glance from one to another of the eager, interested faces about them.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "Tarrytown and the other places connected with Arnold's treachery," suggested Violet.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

carry out

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

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

From this reading "Tarrytown and the other places connected with Arnold's treachery," suggested Violet.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

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

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Every one of us, I presume, captain," said Grandma Elsie, with a smiling glance from one to another of the eager, interested faces about them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

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

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

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

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

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

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Fishkill, too, is a historically interesting place," said her mother.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading "Tarrytown and the other places connected with Arnold's treachery," suggested Violet.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

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

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Every one of us, I presume, captain," said Grandma Elsie, with a smiling glance from one to another of the eager, interested faces about them.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading "Tarrytown and the other places connected with Arnold's treachery," suggested Violet.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

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

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Every one of us, I presume, captain," said Grandma Elsie, with a smiling glance from one to another of the eager, interested faces about them.

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

From this reading "How many would like to take another trip up or down the river to-morrow?" asked Captain Raymond, as they sat together on the front porch after leaving the tea table.

an affirmative

From this reading "Oh, yes; yes, indeed, we would!" exclaimed several voices, Mrs. Leland adding, "We could hardly contrive a more delightful way of spending the time; there are a number of historic spots which would be interesting ones to visit."