Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

not being in a specified place

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading They still had an abundance to eat; and besides, they had not yet explored the walled garden, very shady and inviting, which they could see from the kitchen windows.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In the afternoon, then, they all invaded the walled garden, where they found much to gladden their hearts.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

(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 A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

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

From this reading They still had an abundance to eat; and besides, they had not yet explored the walled garden, very shady and inviting, which they could see from the kitchen windows.

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

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

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

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

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

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading They still had an abundance to eat; and besides, they had not yet explored the walled garden, very shady and inviting, which they could see from the kitchen windows.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

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

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

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

From this reading They still had an abundance to eat; and besides, they had not yet explored the walled garden, very shady and inviting, which they could see from the kitchen windows.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

recognizable; marked

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

take in solid food

From this reading They still had an abundance to eat; and besides, they had not yet explored the walled garden, very shady and inviting, which they could see from the kitchen windows.

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From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

past form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading They still had an abundance to eat; and besides, they had not yet explored the walled garden, very shady and inviting, which they could see from the kitchen windows.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The juniper trees were quite perfect; and the flowers, though they had been so long neglected, seemed really to have been waiting for them.

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

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The juniper trees were quite perfect; and the flowers, though they had been so long neglected, seemed really to have been waiting for them.

set up or found

From this reading In the afternoon, then, they all invaded the walled garden, where they found much to gladden their hearts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They still had an abundance to eat; and besides, they had not yet explored the walled garden, very shady and inviting, which they could see from the kitchen windows.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

make glad or happy

From this reading In the afternoon, then, they all invaded the walled garden, where they found much to gladden their hearts.

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

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

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

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The juniper trees were quite perfect; and the flowers, though they had been so long neglected, seemed really to have been waiting for them.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading In the afternoon, then, they all invaded the walled garden, where they found much to gladden their hearts.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

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

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

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

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading In the afternoon, then, they all invaded the walled garden, where they found much to gladden their hearts.

attractive and tempting

From this reading They still had an abundance to eat; and besides, they had not yet explored the walled garden, very shady and inviting, which they could see from the kitchen windows.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

desert shrub of Syria and Arabia having small white flowers; constitutes the juniper of the Old Testament; sometimes placed in genus Genista

From this reading The juniper trees were quite perfect; and the flowers, though they had been so long neglected, seemed really to have been waiting for them.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading They still had an abundance to eat; and besides, they had not yet explored the walled garden, very shady and inviting, which they could see from the kitchen windows.

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 juniper trees were quite perfect; and the flowers, though they had been so long neglected, seemed really to have been waiting for them.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In the afternoon, then, they all invaded the walled garden, where they found much to gladden their hearts.

disregarded

From this reading The juniper trees were quite perfect; and the flowers, though they had been so long neglected, seemed really to have been waiting for them.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

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

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading The juniper trees were quite perfect; and the flowers, though they had been so long neglected, seemed really to have been waiting for them.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

with speed

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The juniper trees were quite perfect; and the flowers, though they had been so long neglected, seemed really to have been waiting for them.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The juniper trees were quite perfect; and the flowers, though they had been so long neglected, seemed really to have been waiting for them.

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

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

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

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They still had an abundance to eat; and besides, they had not yet explored the walled garden, very shady and inviting, which they could see from the kitchen windows.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The juniper trees were quite perfect; and the flowers, though they had been so long neglected, seemed really to have been waiting for them.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading They still had an abundance to eat; and besides, they had not yet explored the walled garden, very shady and inviting, which they could see from the kitchen windows.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The juniper trees were quite perfect; and the flowers, though they had been so long neglected, seemed really to have been waiting for them.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

not in physical motion

From this reading They still had an abundance to eat; and besides, they had not yet explored the walled garden, very shady and inviting, which they could see from the kitchen windows.

move an implement through

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

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

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In the afternoon, then, they all invaded the walled garden, where they found much to gladden their hearts.

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

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The juniper trees were quite perfect; and the flowers, though they had been so long neglected, seemed really to have been waiting for them.

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

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

in the direction of

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The juniper trees were quite perfect; and the flowers, though they had been so long neglected, seemed really to have been waiting for them.

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

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The juniper trees were quite perfect; and the flowers, though they had been so long neglected, seemed really to have been waiting for them.

past form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify

From this reading They still had an abundance to eat; and besides, they had not yet explored the walled garden, very shady and inviting, which they could see from the kitchen windows.

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

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

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

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

at the time that

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was quickly decided that the prince should be allowed to rest before they resumed their journey; and as they were very comfortable where they were, they agreed not to stir until the next day.

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

From this reading They still had an abundance to eat; and besides, they had not yet explored the walled garden, very shady and inviting, which they could see from the kitchen windows.

during the time that

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

which person or people

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading They still had an abundance to eat; and besides, they had not yet explored the walled garden, very shady and inviting, which they could see from the kitchen windows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A SONG IN THE GARDEN While Everychild and the giant had made their visit to the castle of the cruel king, their companions had remained in the old house at the foot of the hill, and great was their delight when the two who had been absent returned, bringing with them Prince Arthur, toward whom all the children felt immediately drawn.

but in spite of that

From this reading They still had an abundance to eat; and besides, they had not yet explored the walled garden, very shady and inviting, which they could see from the kitchen windows.