Chapter IX · Christmas Holidays

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

From this reading Christmas time was approaching, and the Wards’ house was to be full to overflowing of young people for a week or two.

(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 Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

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

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

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

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

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

From this reading Christmas time was approaching, and the Wards’ house was to be full to overflowing of young people for a week or two.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Christmas time was approaching, and the Wards’ house was to be full to overflowing of young people for a week or two.

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From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

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

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

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

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

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

From this reading Christmas time was approaching, and the Wards’ house was to be full to overflowing of young people for a week or two.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Donald had an extra bed put up in his room for his friend.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Christmas time was approaching, and the Wards’ house was to be full to overflowing of young people for a week or two.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Donald was to have a college friend of his with him for several days.

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

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

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From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Donald was to have a college friend of his with him for several days.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

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From this reading Donald was to have a college friend of his with him for several days.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

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

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

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

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

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

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Christmas time was approaching, and the Wards’ house was to be full to overflowing of young people for a week or two.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Donald was to have a college friend of his with him for several days.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Christmas time was approaching, and the Wards’ house was to be full to overflowing of young people for a week or two.

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

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

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

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

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

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Donald was to have a college friend of his with him for several days.

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From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

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

From this reading Donald was to have a college friend of his with him for several days.

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

From this reading Donald was to have a college friend of his with him for several days.

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

From this reading Christmas time was approaching, and the Wards’ house was to be full to overflowing of young people for a week or two.

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

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

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

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

and nothing more

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

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

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

immediately past

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

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

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

a particular point in time

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

absolutely essential

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Christmas time was approaching, and the Wards’ house was to be full to overflowing of young people for a week or two.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Christmas time was approaching, and the Wards’ house was to be full to overflowing of young people for a week or two.

covered with water

From this reading Christmas time was approaching, and the Wards’ house was to be full to overflowing of young people for a week or two.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Christmas time was approaching, and the Wards’ house was to be full to overflowing of young people for a week or two.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Donald had an extra bed put up in his room for his friend.

on the contrary

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

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

From this reading Donald had an extra bed put up in his room for his friend.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

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

From this reading Donald was to have a college friend of his with him for several days.

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From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

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

From this reading Christmas time was approaching, and the Wards’ house was to be full to overflowing of young people for a week or two.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

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

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Five extra people in an already rather full house made a great deal of planning and arranging necessary, but I almost think that the children enjoyed the bustle it all made as much as the expected visit.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Christmas time was approaching, and the Wards’ house was to be full to overflowing of young people for a week or two.

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

From this reading Christmas time was approaching, and the Wards’ house was to be full to overflowing of young people for a week or two.

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

From this reading Christmas time was approaching, and the Wards’ house was to be full to overflowing of young people for a week or two.

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

From this reading Donald had an extra bed put up in his room for his friend.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

plural of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading Christmas time was approaching, and the Wards’ house was to be full to overflowing of young people for a week or two.

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

From this reading Christmas time was approaching, and the Wards’ house was to be full to overflowing of young people for a week or two.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Christmas time was approaching, and the Wards’ house was to be full to overflowing of young people for a week or two.

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

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Donald was to have a college friend of his with him for several days.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Eunice and Cricket were to have their little Kayuna friends, Edith Craig and Hilda Mason, to visit them; and, at the last moment, Mrs. Somers had written, begging that Will and Archie might be taken in, if possible, as Edna had just come down with scarlet fever, and they had to go away.

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

From this reading Christmas time was approaching, and the Wards’ house was to be full to overflowing of young people for a week or two.