Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On their route through Pennsylvania they spent a few days at Pocono, visiting the points of interest about there.

the state of being absent

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

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

From this reading Everybody was glad to see them; and, with the accommodations of the yacht to supplement those of the house, there was room and to spare.

anew

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

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

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

expected hopefully

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

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

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

a small house with a single story

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

placed crosswise

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading On their route through Pennsylvania they spent a few days at Pocono, visiting the points of interest about there.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

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From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

a member of an Iroquoian people formerly living on the south shore of Lake Erie in northern Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania and western New York

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

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

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

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

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

every person

From this reading Everybody was glad to see them; and, with the accommodations of the yacht to supplement those of the house, there was room and to spare.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Everybody was glad to see them; and, with the accommodations of the yacht to supplement those of the house, there was room and to spare.

the act of departing

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

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

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

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

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

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

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

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

From this reading Everybody was glad to see them; and, with the accommodations of the yacht to supplement those of the house, there was room and to spare.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

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

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading On their route through Pennsylvania they spent a few days at Pocono, visiting the points of interest about there.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

the act of departing

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

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

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

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

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Everybody was glad to see them; and, with the accommodations of the yacht to supplement those of the house, there was room and to spare.

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

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

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From this reading On their route through Pennsylvania they spent a few days at Pocono, visiting the points of interest about there.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading On their route through Pennsylvania they spent a few days at Pocono, visiting the points of interest about there.

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From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

not used up

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

recurring again and again

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

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

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Everybody was glad to see them; and, with the accommodations of the yacht to supplement those of the house, there was room and to spare.

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

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Everybody was glad to see them; and, with the accommodations of the yacht to supplement those of the house, there was room and to spare.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

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

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

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

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

refrain from harming

From this reading Everybody was glad to see them; and, with the accommodations of the yacht to supplement those of the house, there was room and to spare.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

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From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end

From this reading Everybody was glad to see them; and, with the accommodations of the yacht to supplement those of the house, there was room and to spare.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

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

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Everybody was glad to see them; and, with the accommodations of the yacht to supplement those of the house, there was room and to spare.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Everybody was glad to see them; and, with the accommodations of the yacht to supplement those of the house, there was room and to spare.

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

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Everybody was glad to see them; and, with the accommodations of the yacht to supplement those of the house, there was room and to spare.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

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

From this reading A pleasant surprise awaited our party on their return to Crag Cottage that evening, the bride and groom--Rosie and her husband--having arrived during their absence.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

precisely as stated

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

the activity of making visits

From this reading On their route through Pennsylvania they spent a few days at Pocono, visiting the points of interest about there.

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

From this reading Everybody was glad to see them; and, with the accommodations of the yacht to supplement those of the house, there was room and to spare.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

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

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

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From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

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

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

in or at the place that

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

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

From this reading Finding such to be the case, and that it was very pleasant to be together, all remained Evelyn's guests for another week, in which a great deal of time was passed upon the river taking repeated views of beautiful historic scenes.

during the time that

From this reading But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Everybody was glad to see them; and, with the accommodations of the yacht to supplement those of the house, there was room and to spare.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading Everybody was glad to see them; and, with the accommodations of the yacht to supplement those of the house, there was room and to spare.

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 But at length they separated for a time--some remaining where they were; some going to the seashore; while Grandma Elsie and the Raymonds, leaving the yacht at New York City, crossed the mountains into Pennsylvania, visited some historical scenes in that State, then traveled on through Ohio from south to north, spent a few weeks among the islands of Lake Erie; then, the yacht having come to them again by the northern route, returned home in it by way of the Welland Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean.