Chapter II

with affection

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

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

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

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

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Teddie, at Hazel’s exclamation, had sunk back into his former position and now lay, cool and comfortable, complacently regarding the new-comer with twinkling eyes.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Teddie, at Hazel’s exclamation, had sunk back into his former position and now lay, cool and comfortable, complacently regarding the new-comer with twinkling eyes.

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

From this reading I hope you will be comfortable.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

a youthful male person

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

with brightness

From this reading "Hallo!" he said brightly.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

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

From this reading Teddie, at Hazel’s exclamation, had sunk back into his former position and now lay, cool and comfortable, complacently regarding the new-comer with twinkling eyes.

in a self-satisfied manner

From this reading Teddie, at Hazel’s exclamation, had sunk back into his former position and now lay, cool and comfortable, complacently regarding the new-comer with twinkling eyes.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Teddie, at Hazel’s exclamation, had sunk back into his former position and now lay, cool and comfortable, complacently regarding the new-comer with twinkling eyes.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading Teddie, at Hazel’s exclamation, had sunk back into his former position and now lay, cool and comfortable, complacently regarding the new-comer with twinkling eyes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Teddie, at Hazel’s exclamation, had sunk back into his former position and now lay, cool and comfortable, complacently regarding the new-comer with twinkling eyes.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Teddie, at Hazel’s exclamation, had sunk back into his former position and now lay, cool and comfortable, complacently regarding the new-comer with twinkling eyes.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

a young female

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

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

From this reading Teddie, at Hazel’s exclamation, had sunk back into his former position and now lay, cool and comfortable, complacently regarding the new-comer with twinkling eyes.

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From this reading "Hallo!" he said brightly.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "So you have turned up, have you?

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From this reading Teddie, at Hazel’s exclamation, had sunk back into his former position and now lay, cool and comfortable, complacently regarding the new-comer with twinkling eyes.

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

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

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

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I hope you will be comfortable.

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 "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

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

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

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

From this reading I hope you will be comfortable.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Teddie, at Hazel’s exclamation, had sunk back into his former position and now lay, cool and comfortable, complacently regarding the new-comer with twinkling eyes.

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

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Teddie, at Hazel’s exclamation, had sunk back into his former position and now lay, cool and comfortable, complacently regarding the new-comer with twinkling eyes.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

come together

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

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

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

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

From this reading Teddie, at Hazel’s exclamation, had sunk back into his former position and now lay, cool and comfortable, complacently regarding the new-comer with twinkling eyes.

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

From this reading Teddie, at Hazel’s exclamation, had sunk back into his former position and now lay, cool and comfortable, complacently regarding the new-comer with twinkling eyes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Teddie, at Hazel’s exclamation, had sunk back into his former position and now lay, cool and comfortable, complacently regarding the new-comer with twinkling eyes.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Teddie, at Hazel’s exclamation, had sunk back into his former position and now lay, cool and comfortable, complacently regarding the new-comer with twinkling eyes.

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

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Hallo!" he said brightly.

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

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So you have turned up, have you?

to a small degree or extent

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

doomed to extinction

From this reading Teddie, at Hazel’s exclamation, had sunk back into his former position and now lay, cool and comfortable, complacently regarding the new-comer with twinkling eyes.

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

From this reading Teddie, at Hazel’s exclamation, had sunk back into his former position and now lay, cool and comfortable, complacently regarding the new-comer with twinkling eyes.

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

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

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

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading "So you have turned up, have you?

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Teddie, at Hazel’s exclamation, had sunk back into his former position and now lay, cool and comfortable, complacently regarding the new-comer with twinkling eyes.

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

From this reading "So you have turned up, have you?

which person or people

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I hope you will be comfortable.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Teddie, at Hazel’s exclamation, had sunk back into his former position and now lay, cool and comfortable, complacently regarding the new-comer with twinkling eyes.

but in spite of that

From this reading "It is Hugh," the girl exclaimed, springing to her feet and running to meet the fourth Le Mesurier boy, who, hot, dusty, and tired, yet returned his sister’s greeting affectionately, if somewhat shame-facedly, as he became aware of the presence of his brother.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "So you have turned up, have you?