Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

later than; following

From this reading “How in the world did you know where to find us?” exclaimed Phil, after the agent had exchanged greetings with Joy and her father.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading “How in the world did you know where to find us?” exclaimed Phil, after the agent had exchanged greetings with Joy and her father.

(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 BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

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

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

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

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

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

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

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

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Or weren’t you looking for _us_?” asked Ted, with an impish grin.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.

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

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.

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

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.

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

From this reading “How in the world did you know where to find us?” exclaimed Phil, after the agent had exchanged greetings with Joy and her father.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading “Oh, it wasn’t difficult,” smiled Andy.

the act of discovering something

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading “How in the world did you know where to find us?” exclaimed Phil, after the agent had exchanged greetings with Joy and her father.

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

From this reading “How in the world did you know where to find us?” exclaimed Phil, after the agent had exchanged greetings with Joy and her father.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading “How in the world did you know where to find us?” exclaimed Phil, after the agent had exchanged greetings with Joy and her father.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “How in the world did you know where to find us?” exclaimed Phil, after the agent had exchanged greetings with Joy and her father.

something that restrains a flood or outpouring

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Or weren’t you looking for _us_?” asked Ted, with an impish grin.

set up or found

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.

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

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

destroyed or killed

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading “How in the world did you know where to find us?” exclaimed Phil, after the agent had exchanged greetings with Joy and her father.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading “Or weren’t you looking for _us_?” asked Ted, with an impish grin.

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

From this reading “How in the world did you know where to find us?” exclaimed Phil, after the agent had exchanged greetings with Joy and her father.

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

From this reading “How in the world did you know where to find us?” exclaimed Phil, after the agent had exchanged greetings with Joy and her father.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.

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

From this reading “How in the world did you know where to find us?” exclaimed Phil, after the agent had exchanged greetings with Joy and her father.

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

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.

naughtily or annoyingly playful

From this reading “Or weren’t you looking for _us_?” asked Ted, with an impish grin.

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

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

possessive form of “jasper” — an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.

plural of “jay” — United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading “How in the world did you know where to find us?” exclaimed Phil, after the agent had exchanged greetings with Joy and her father.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.

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

From this reading “How in the world did you know where to find us?” exclaimed Phil, after the agent had exchanged greetings with Joy and her father.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “Or weren’t you looking for _us_?” asked Ted, with an impish grin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, it wasn’t difficult,” smiled Andy.

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

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.

and nothing more

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Or weren’t you looking for _us_?” asked Ted, with an impish grin.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.

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

From this reading “How in the world did you know where to find us?” exclaimed Phil, after the agent had exchanged greetings with Joy and her father.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading “Oh, it wasn’t difficult,” smiled Andy.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.

a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading “Or weren’t you looking for _us_?” asked Ted, with an impish grin.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

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

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

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

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

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

From this reading “How in the world did you know where to find us?” exclaimed Phil, after the agent had exchanged greetings with Joy and her father.

in the direction of

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

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

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “How in the world did you know where to find us?” exclaimed Phil, after the agent had exchanged greetings with Joy and her father.

precisely as stated

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

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

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

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

From this reading “Oh, it wasn’t difficult,” smiled Andy.

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

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

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

From this reading “Or weren’t you looking for _us_?” asked Ted, with an impish grin.

at the time that

From this reading BUILDING AN IRRIGATION PLANT The discovery that the Porters and Jays were really old friends opened a floodgate of questions and answers, and the boys were telling of their hopes and ambitions, when there sounded footsteps on the gravel walk, and as they all turned toward the door, it was opened and in walked Andy.

in or at the place that

From this reading “How in the world did you know where to find us?” exclaimed Phil, after the agent had exchanged greetings with Joy and her father.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “How in the world did you know where to find us?” exclaimed Phil, after the agent had exchanged greetings with Joy and her father.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “How in the world did you know where to find us?” exclaimed Phil, after the agent had exchanged greetings with Joy and her father.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How in the world did you know where to find us?” exclaimed Phil, after the agent had exchanged greetings with Joy and her father.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “When I found only one horse at your camp, I imagined the other had got away and that you had gone after it, and I knew you couldn’t travel very far without striking Jasper’s.