Chapter VII

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

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There had been some compulsion about it, as a cord had been tied to his collar and then to the railing.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

later than; following

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

anew

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

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

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

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

From this reading There had been some compulsion about it, as a cord had been tied to his collar and then to the railing.

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

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been some compulsion about it, as a cord had been tied to his collar and then to the railing.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He looked very much better after he had been released and, surrounded by the boys, had eaten a hearty dinner.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The fifth member had remained on the porch while the boys had eaten their dinners.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He looked very much better after he had been released and, surrounded by the boys, had eaten a hearty dinner.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading There had been some compulsion about it, as a cord had been tied to his collar and then to the railing.

an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid

From this reading There had been some compulsion about it, as a cord had been tied to his collar and then to the railing.

a line made of twisted fibers or threads

From this reading There had been some compulsion about it, as a cord had been tied to his collar and then to the railing.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading He looked very much better after he had been released and, surrounded by the boys, had eaten a hearty dinner.

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The fifth member had remained on the porch while the boys had eaten their dinners.

third-person singular of “distinguish” — mark as different

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

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

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading The fifth member had remained on the porch while the boys had eaten their dinners.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

divisible by two

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading The fifth member had remained on the porch while the boys had eaten their dinners.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

set up or found

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

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

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

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

From this reading The fifth member had remained on the porch while the boys had eaten their dinners.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

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

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading He looked very much better after he had been released and, surrounded by the boys, had eaten a hearty dinner.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

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

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

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

From this reading There had been some compulsion about it, as a cord had been tied to his collar and then to the railing.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

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

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

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

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There had been some compulsion about it, as a cord had been tied to his collar and then to the railing.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

lacking natural ease

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

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

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked very much better after he had been released and, surrounded by the boys, had eaten a hearty dinner.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The fifth member had remained on the porch while the boys had eaten their dinners.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He looked very much better after he had been released and, surrounded by the boys, had eaten a hearty dinner.

very recently

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

according to the clock

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The fifth member had remained on the porch while the boys had eaten their dinners.

on one occasion

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

in a philosophic manner

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

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

From this reading The fifth member had remained on the porch while the boys had eaten their dinners.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading There had been some compulsion about it, as a cord had been tied to his collar and then to the railing.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading He looked very much better after he had been released and, surrounded by the boys, had eaten a hearty dinner.

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

From this reading The fifth member had remained on the porch while the boys had eaten their dinners.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

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

From this reading There had been some compulsion about it, as a cord had been tied to his collar and then to the railing.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

confined on all sides

From this reading He looked very much better after he had been released and, surrounded by the boys, had eaten a hearty dinner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

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

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been some compulsion about it, as a cord had been tied to his collar and then to the railing.

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

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

bound or secured closely

From this reading There had been some compulsion about it, as a cord had been tied to his collar and then to the railing.

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

From this reading There had been some compulsion about it, as a cord had been tied to his collar and then to the railing.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

two times

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

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

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

up to a particular time

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

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

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

precisely as stated

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

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

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

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

From this reading WHEREIN BARRY DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF They rested until a little after two o’clock, and then, the intensest heat of a very hot day having passed, they took up their journey again, the party of four now having become a party of five.

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

From this reading But after the first minute or two, during which he had evidently labored under the impression that his newly found friends were about to escape him again, he had accepted the situation philosophically and had even dozed once or twice there in the sun.

during the time that

From this reading The fifth member had remained on the porch while the boys had eaten their dinners.