Chapter II · “Hood Island--Ho!”

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

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Jack’s home was in Middlebury, about fifty miles from Drueryville, and the rates on telephone calls did not amount to a great deal.

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

later than; following

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

(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 But first of all he suggested that Jack call his father on the long-distance telephone and secure permission to avail himself of the opportunity.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

a quantity of money

From this reading Jack’s home was in Middlebury, about fifty miles from Drueryville, and the rates on telephone calls did not amount to a great deal.

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

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

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

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

use to one's advantage

From this reading But first of all he suggested that Jack call his father on the long-distance telephone and secure permission to avail himself of the opportunity.

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

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But first of all he suggested that Jack call his father on the long-distance telephone and secure permission to avail himself of the opportunity.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But first of all he suggested that Jack call his father on the long-distance telephone and secure permission to avail himself of the opportunity.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading Jack’s home was in Middlebury, about fifty miles from Drueryville, and the rates on telephone calls did not amount to a great deal.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course Dr. Moorland was willing to excuse Jack for the remaining week of school.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Jack’s home was in Middlebury, about fifty miles from Drueryville, and the rates on telephone calls did not amount to a great deal.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

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

From this reading Jack’s home was in Middlebury, about fifty miles from Drueryville, and the rates on telephone calls did not amount to a great deal.

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From this reading Of course Dr. Moorland was willing to excuse Jack for the remaining week of school.

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

From this reading Jack’s home was in Middlebury, about fifty miles from Drueryville, and the rates on telephone calls did not amount to a great deal.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

relating to the process of education

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

divisible by two

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Of course Dr. Moorland was willing to excuse Jack for the remaining week of school.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

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

From this reading But first of all he suggested that Jack call his father on the long-distance telephone and secure permission to avail himself of the opportunity.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Jack’s home was in Middlebury, about fifty miles from Drueryville, and the rates on telephone calls did not amount to a great deal.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But first of all he suggested that Jack call his father on the long-distance telephone and secure permission to avail himself of the opportunity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Of course Dr. Moorland was willing to excuse Jack for the remaining week of school.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Jack’s home was in Middlebury, about fifty miles from Drueryville, and the rates on telephone calls did not amount to a great deal.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

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

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

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

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

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

From this reading But first of all he suggested that Jack call his father on the long-distance telephone and secure permission to avail himself of the opportunity.

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

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Jack’s home was in Middlebury, about fifty miles from Drueryville, and the rates on telephone calls did not amount to a great deal.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

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

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Of course Dr. Moorland was willing to excuse Jack for the remaining week of school.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack’s home was in Middlebury, about fifty miles from Drueryville, and the rates on telephone calls did not amount to a great deal.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

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

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

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

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

of or relating to or being a long-distance telephone call

From this reading But first of all he suggested that Jack call his father on the long-distance telephone and secure permission to avail himself of the opportunity.

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

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

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

From this reading Jack’s home was in Middlebury, about fifty miles from Drueryville, and the rates on telephone calls did not amount to a great deal.

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

From this reading Jack’s home was in Middlebury, about fifty miles from Drueryville, and the rates on telephone calls did not amount to a great deal.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

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

From this reading Of course Dr. Moorland was willing to excuse Jack for the remaining week of school.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jack’s home was in Middlebury, about fifty miles from Drueryville, and the rates on telephone calls did not amount to a great deal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course Dr. Moorland was willing to excuse Jack for the remaining week of school.

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

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

someone who educates young people

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

approval to do something

From this reading But first of all he suggested that Jack call his father on the long-distance telephone and secure permission to avail himself of the opportunity.

having a point

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)

From this reading Jack’s home was in Middlebury, about fifty miles from Drueryville, and the rates on telephone calls did not amount to a great deal.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

not used up

From this reading Of course Dr. Moorland was willing to excuse Jack for the remaining week of school.

an educational institution

From this reading Of course Dr. Moorland was willing to excuse Jack for the remaining week of school.

get by special effort

From this reading But first of all he suggested that Jack call his father on the long-distance telephone and secure permission to avail himself of the opportunity.

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

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading But first of all he suggested that Jack call his father on the long-distance telephone and secure permission to avail himself of the opportunity.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading But first of all he suggested that Jack call his father on the long-distance telephone and secure permission to avail himself of the opportunity.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

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

From this reading Of course Dr. Moorland was willing to excuse Jack for the remaining week of school.

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

From this reading Of course Dr. Moorland was willing to excuse Jack for the remaining week of school.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

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

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

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

From this reading Of course Dr. Moorland was willing to excuse Jack for the remaining week of school.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Of course Dr. Moorland was willing to excuse Jack for the remaining week of school.

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

From this reading Indeed, after he had looked up the lad’s term record and examination marks in his little card index, which he always kept on the top of his study desk, the old pedagogue even urged Jack to telegraph his acceptance to Mr. Warner immediately.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Of course Dr. Moorland was willing to excuse Jack for the remaining week of school.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading He pointed out that a Summer spent among the lighthouse builders would be of great educational value, and besides it would afford an excellent opportunity for the youth to earn some extra money.