Chapter II

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

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Mr. Strawbridge had in his day suffered a double misfortune through losing his wife and his money almost at the same time.

Having no one else present.

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

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

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He had discovered outcroppings of another section of the rich marble vein that runs from one end of the Champlain Valley to the other and almost bisects the State of Vermont.

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

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Strawbridge had in his day suffered a double misfortune through losing his wife and his money almost at the same time.

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From this reading He had discovered outcroppings of another section of the rich marble vein that runs from one end of the Champlain Valley to the other and almost bisects the State of Vermont.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading His story was the same as that of many others in that region of the country.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mr. Strawbridge had in his day suffered a double misfortune through losing his wife and his money almost at the same time.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He had discovered outcroppings of another section of the rich marble vein that runs from one end of the Champlain Valley to the other and almost bisects the State of Vermont.

increase twofold

From this reading Mr. Strawbridge had in his day suffered a double misfortune through losing his wife and his money almost at the same time.

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From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

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From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

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

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

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

From this reading Mr. Strawbridge had in his day suffered a double misfortune through losing his wife and his money almost at the same time.

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

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

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

From this reading Mr. Strawbridge had in his day suffered a double misfortune through losing his wife and his money almost at the same time.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

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

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

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

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

a small worthless amount

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

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 “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Mr. Strawbridge had in his day suffered a double misfortune through losing his wife and his money almost at the same time.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading His story was the same as that of many others in that region of the country.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading He had discovered outcroppings of another section of the rich marble vein that runs from one end of the Champlain Valley to the other and almost bisects the State of Vermont.

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

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Mr. Strawbridge had in his day suffered a double misfortune through losing his wife and his money almost at the same time.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Mr. Strawbridge had in his day suffered a double misfortune through losing his wife and his money almost at the same time.

open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Strawbridge had in his day suffered a double misfortune through losing his wife and his money almost at the same time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

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

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

on one occasion

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had discovered outcroppings of another section of the rich marble vein that runs from one end of the Champlain Valley to the other and almost bisects the State of Vermont.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He had discovered outcroppings of another section of the rich marble vein that runs from one end of the Champlain Valley to the other and almost bisects the State of Vermont.

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

From this reading His story was the same as that of many others in that region of the country.

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

From this reading He had discovered outcroppings of another section of the rich marble vein that runs from one end of the Champlain Valley to the other and almost bisects the State of Vermont.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading His story was the same as that of many others in that region of the country.

possessing material wealth

From this reading He had discovered outcroppings of another section of the rich marble vein that runs from one end of the Champlain Valley to the other and almost bisects the State of Vermont.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading He had discovered outcroppings of another section of the rich marble vein that runs from one end of the Champlain Valley to the other and almost bisects the State of Vermont.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Mr. Strawbridge had in his day suffered a double misfortune through losing his wife and his money almost at the same time.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading He had discovered outcroppings of another section of the rich marble vein that runs from one end of the Champlain Valley to the other and almost bisects the State of Vermont.

the act of defending yourself

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

in the near future

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He had discovered outcroppings of another section of the rich marble vein that runs from one end of the Champlain Valley to the other and almost bisects the State of Vermont.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading His story was the same as that of many others in that region of the country.

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

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Mr. Strawbridge had in his day suffered a double misfortune through losing his wife and his money almost at the same time.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

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

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Mr. Strawbridge had in his day suffered a double misfortune through losing his wife and his money almost at the same time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. Strawbridge had in his day suffered a double misfortune through losing his wife and his money almost at the same time.

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

From this reading He had discovered outcroppings of another section of the rich marble vein that runs from one end of the Champlain Valley to the other and almost bisects the State of Vermont.

in the direction of

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

the topmost one of two

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading He had discovered outcroppings of another section of the rich marble vein that runs from one end of the Champlain Valley to the other and almost bisects the State of Vermont.

a state in New England

From this reading He had discovered outcroppings of another section of the rich marble vein that runs from one end of the Champlain Valley to the other and almost bisects the State of Vermont.

precisely as stated

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.

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

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “IN SELF-DEFENSE OR A CAUSE THAT IS HONORABLE” Townsend Strawbridge, Jack’s father, lived alone in what was left of a once very large estate in the upper end of the pleasant Champlain Valley.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Mr. Strawbridge had in his day suffered a double misfortune through losing his wife and his money almost at the same time.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The old dwelling was located on the outskirts of the village of Middlebury less than fifty miles from Drueryville, and it was toward this point that Jack hurried as soon as he received the precious yellow envelope and final instructions from Dr. Moorland.