Chapter VIII

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

From this reading “SMILE, SMILE, SMILE” It was incredible what a variety of activities the girls were able to get into their three days’ stay.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading “SMILE, SMILE, SMILE” It was incredible what a variety of activities the girls were able to get into their three days’ stay.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading “SMILE, SMILE, SMILE” It was incredible what a variety of activities the girls were able to get into their three days’ stay.

at or in the front

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

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

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

any thing at all

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

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

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading “With a lot of scatter-brained girls on hand,” he said, “I didn’t know but I should find the house burned down.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

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

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

-ing form of “canoe” — travel by canoe

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

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

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “You horrid mean thing!” cried Joanne, “you know you didn’t expect anything of the kind.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading “SMILE, SMILE, SMILE” It was incredible what a variety of activities the girls were able to get into their three days’ stay.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

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

From this reading “With a lot of scatter-brained girls on hand,” he said, “I didn’t know but I should find the house burned down.”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading “You horrid mean thing!” cried Joanne, “you know you didn’t expect anything of the kind.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “With a lot of scatter-brained girls on hand,” he said, “I didn’t know but I should find the house burned down.”

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

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

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

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

brought together in one place

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “SMILE, SMILE, SMILE” It was incredible what a variety of activities the girls were able to get into their three days’ stay.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading “SMILE, SMILE, SMILE” It was incredible what a variety of activities the girls were able to get into their three days’ stay.

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

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “With a lot of scatter-brained girls on hand,” he said, “I didn’t know but I should find the house burned down.”

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

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

plural of “hike” — a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

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

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

exceedingly bad

From this reading “You horrid mean thing!” cried Joanne, “you know you didn’t expect anything of the kind.

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

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

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

From this reading “With a lot of scatter-brained girls on hand,” he said, “I didn’t know but I should find the house burned down.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

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

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading “SMILE, SMILE, SMILE” It was incredible what a variety of activities the girls were able to get into their three days’ stay.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “SMILE, SMILE, SMILE” It was incredible what a variety of activities the girls were able to get into their three days’ stay.

(of linens or clothes) smoothed with a hot iron

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “SMILE, SMILE, SMILE” It was incredible what a variety of activities the girls were able to get into their three days’ stay.

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

From this reading “You horrid mean thing!” cried Joanne, “you know you didn’t expect anything of the kind.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading “You horrid mean thing!” cried Joanne, “you know you didn’t expect anything of the kind.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “With a lot of scatter-brained girls on hand,” he said, “I didn’t know but I should find the house burned down.”

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

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 They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading “With a lot of scatter-brained girls on hand,” he said, “I didn’t know but I should find the house burned down.”

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “You horrid mean thing!” cried Joanne, “you know you didn’t expect anything of the kind.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

feel sadness

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

a form of address for a man

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “SMILE, SMILE, SMILE” It was incredible what a variety of activities the girls were able to get into their three days’ stay.

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

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

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

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “With a lot of scatter-brained girls on hand,” he said, “I didn’t know but I should find the house burned down.”

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

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

From this reading “With a lot of scatter-brained girls on hand,” he said, “I didn’t know but I should find the house burned down.”

the place where some action occurs

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading “SMILE, SMILE, SMILE” It was incredible what a variety of activities the girls were able to get into their three days’ stay.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading “SMILE, SMILE, SMILE” It was incredible what a variety of activities the girls were able to get into their three days’ stay.

not in physical motion

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

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

From this reading “SMILE, SMILE, SMILE” It was incredible what a variety of activities the girls were able to get into their three days’ stay.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “SMILE, SMILE, SMILE” It was incredible what a variety of activities the girls were able to get into their three days’ stay.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

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

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

a special situation

From this reading “You horrid mean thing!” cried Joanne, “you know you didn’t expect anything of the kind.

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

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading “SMILE, SMILE, SMILE” It was incredible what a variety of activities the girls were able to get into their three days’ stay.

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

From this reading “SMILE, SMILE, SMILE” It was incredible what a variety of activities the girls were able to get into their three days’ stay.

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

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading “SMILE, SMILE, SMILE” It was incredible what a variety of activities the girls were able to get into their three days’ stay.

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

From this reading “SMILE, SMILE, SMILE” It was incredible what a variety of activities the girls were able to get into their three days’ stay.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

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

From this reading “SMILE, SMILE, SMILE” It was incredible what a variety of activities the girls were able to get into their three days’ stay.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “SMILE, SMILE, SMILE” It was incredible what a variety of activities the girls were able to get into their three days’ stay.

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

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

which person or people

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading They went canoeing down the canal, they rode, they went for long hikes, they studied the birds; they gathered wild flowers, they cleaned house, they cooked, washed and ironed, and started off on Saturday morning, feeling that there was still much of which they had not availed themselves.

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

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “With a lot of scatter-brained girls on hand,” he said, “I didn’t know but I should find the house burned down.”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But they did not, as Winnie remarked, “mourn as those without hope,” for before they started for the station who should appear upon the scene but Mr. Pattison, who announced that he had come up ahead of his friends in order to see if there was anything left for them to come to.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You horrid mean thing!” cried Joanne, “you know you didn’t expect anything of the kind.