Chapter IV

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

From this reading CHRISTOPHER FINDS A NEW LODGING There was trouble in chicken circles.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Dicky and Ayleesabet, the Belgian baby, were examining them on a late June afternoon.

(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 "When you're living right there tho you can watch Chrithtopher Columbuth all the time I'll let you have him," Dicky had promised Dorothy.

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

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

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From this reading Dicky and Ayleesabet, the Belgian baby, were examining them on a late June afternoon.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Dicky and Ayleesabet, the Belgian baby, were examining them on a late June afternoon.

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

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people

From this reading Dicky and Ayleesabet, the Belgian baby, were examining them on a late June afternoon.

an oven or part of a stove used for broiling

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infants

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "When you're living right there tho you can watch Chrithtopher Columbuth all the time I'll let you have him," Dicky had promised Dorothy.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading CHRISTOPHER FINDS A NEW LODGING There was trouble in chicken circles.

plural of “chick” — young bird especially of domestic fowl

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading CHRISTOPHER FINDS A NEW LODGING There was trouble in chicken circles.

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From this reading "When you're living right there tho you can watch Chrithtopher Columbuth all the time I'll let you have him," Dicky had promised Dorothy.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading CHRISTOPHER FINDS A NEW LODGING There was trouble in chicken circles.

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From this reading "When you're living right there tho you can watch Chrithtopher Columbuth all the time I'll let you have him," Dicky had promised Dorothy.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

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From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

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From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

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

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Dicky and Ayleesabet, the Belgian baby, were examining them on a late June afternoon.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading CHRISTOPHER FINDS A NEW LODGING There was trouble in chicken circles.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

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

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

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

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

in a joyous manner

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "When you're living right there tho you can watch Chrithtopher Columbuth all the time I'll let you have him," Dicky had promised Dorothy.

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

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

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

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

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From this reading "When you're living right there tho you can watch Chrithtopher Columbuth all the time I'll let you have him," Dicky had promised Dorothy.

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

From this reading CHRISTOPHER FINDS A NEW LODGING There was trouble in chicken circles.

apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infants

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Dicky and Ayleesabet, the Belgian baby, were examining them on a late June afternoon.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Dicky and Ayleesabet, the Belgian baby, were examining them on a late June afternoon.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading "When you're living right there tho you can watch Chrithtopher Columbuth all the time I'll let you have him," Dicky had promised Dorothy.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading CHRISTOPHER FINDS A NEW LODGING There was trouble in chicken circles.

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

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

something that is lost

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

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

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

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

From this reading CHRISTOPHER FINDS A NEW LODGING There was trouble in chicken circles.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

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

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dicky and Ayleesabet, the Belgian baby, were examining them on a late June afternoon.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

by chance

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading "When you're living right there tho you can watch Chrithtopher Columbuth all the time I'll let you have him," Dicky had promised Dorothy.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "When you're living right there tho you can watch Chrithtopher Columbuth all the time I'll let you have him," Dicky had promised Dorothy.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

past form of “scratch” — cause friction

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

move stealthily

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

the season of growth

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

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

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Dicky and Ayleesabet, the Belgian baby, were examining them on a late June afternoon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading CHRISTOPHER FINDS A NEW LODGING There was trouble in chicken circles.

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

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

a branch of the Tai languages

From this reading "When you're living right there tho you can watch Chrithtopher Columbuth all the time I'll let you have him," Dicky had promised Dorothy.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "When you're living right there tho you can watch Chrithtopher Columbuth all the time I'll let you have him," Dicky had promised Dorothy.

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

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

in the direction of

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

a source of difficulty

From this reading CHRISTOPHER FINDS A NEW LODGING There was trouble in chicken circles.

a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

not noticed

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

up to a particular time

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

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

From this reading CHRISTOPHER FINDS A NEW LODGING There was trouble in chicken circles.

look attentively

From this reading "When you're living right there tho you can watch Chrithtopher Columbuth all the time I'll let you have him," Dicky had promised Dorothy.

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

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

at the time that

From this reading "When you're living right there tho you can watch Chrithtopher Columbuth all the time I'll let you have him," Dicky had promised Dorothy.

in or at the place that

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.

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

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

but in spite of that

From this reading Dicky had brought with him his old friend, the turtle, which had not yet been moved to Dorothy's pool, since his present owner wanted to wait until his aunt's house was occupied before he let so cherished a possession go where he might slip away and his loss, perhaps, be unnoticed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "When you're living right there tho you can watch Chrithtopher Columbuth all the time I'll let you have him," Dicky had promised Dorothy.

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

From this reading "When you're living right there tho you can watch Chrithtopher Columbuth all the time I'll let you have him," Dicky had promised Dorothy.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young chicks that the Ethels and Dorothy had helped Dicky move from the incubator to the brooder were making rapid progress toward broiler size, and had been transferred to a run of their own where they scratched and dozed happily through the long spring days.