Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

later than; following

From this reading I know you are tired after hurrying to get the house ready for us."

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

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

(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 "That's all right, Mrs. Adams," said the Judge, heartily, "Perkins will serve us, and you needn't stay up.

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

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

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

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

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

From this reading I know you are tired after hurrying to get the house ready for us."

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

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

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

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I know you are tired after hurrying to get the house ready for us."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading "That's all right, Mrs. Adams," said the Judge, heartily, "Perkins will serve us, and you needn't stay up.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

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

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

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

From this reading I know you are tired after hurrying to get the house ready for us."

moving with great haste

From this reading I know you are tired after hurrying to get the house ready for us."

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

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

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

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

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

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

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

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

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

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

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

From this reading I know you are tired after hurrying to get the house ready for us."

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

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

From this reading "That's all right, Mrs. Adams," said the Judge, heartily, "Perkins will serve us, and you needn't stay up.

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

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

above and across; more than

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

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

From this reading "That's all right, Mrs. Adams," said the Judge, heartily, "Perkins will serve us, and you needn't stay up.

a water-resistant coat

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

falling in drops or as if falling like rain

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading I know you are tired after hurrying to get the house ready for us."

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "That's all right, Mrs. Adams," said the Judge, heartily, "Perkins will serve us, and you needn't stay up.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "That's all right, Mrs. Adams," said the Judge, heartily, "Perkins will serve us, and you needn't stay up.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading "That's all right, Mrs. Adams," said the Judge, heartily, "Perkins will serve us, and you needn't stay up.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "That's all right, Mrs. Adams," said the Judge, heartily, "Perkins will serve us, and you needn't stay up.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

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

From this reading "That's all right, Mrs. Adams," said the Judge, heartily, "Perkins will serve us, and you needn't stay up.

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

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading I know you are tired after hurrying to get the house ready for us."

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

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

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

From this reading "That's all right, Mrs. Adams," said the Judge, heartily, "Perkins will serve us, and you needn't stay up.

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

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

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

From this reading "That's all right, Mrs. Adams," said the Judge, heartily, "Perkins will serve us, and you needn't stay up.

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

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

at the time that

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

which person or people

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I couldn't get any maids to help me," she explained to the Judge, as she led the way in, "but my sister is coming over in the morning, and Jim will build the fires--and I've set out supper in the hall."

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading THE WIND AND THE WAVES It was dark and raining when the travellers reached The Breakers, but a light streamed out from the doorway, and Mrs. Adams, the caretaker, met them on the step.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Being tired ain't nothin' so that things suits," said Mrs. Adams, with an awed glance at the expert Perkins, who having relieved the Judge of his hat and raincoat was carrying the bags up-stairs under the guidance of Mr. Adams.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "That's all right, Mrs. Adams," said the Judge, heartily, "Perkins will serve us, and you needn't stay up.