Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading GARIBALDI PERFORMS The shed had been hastily put together, and served as a place for picks and shovels.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

without aim; in an aimless manner

From this reading At first it looked as if the soldiers were just hurrying about aimlessly, but by watching them closely, especially the guard that had caught her, she saw that they were preparing to leave.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

having no weak points

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

(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 A bugle sounded from a dugout at the end of the passage, and all the soldiers in sight fell into marching order and waited at attention.

in addition

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

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

From this reading GARIBALDI PERFORMS The shed had been hastily put together, and served as a place for picks and shovels.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

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

From this reading GARIBALDI PERFORMS The shed had been hastily put together, and served as a place for picks and shovels.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading A bugle sounded from a dugout at the end of the passage, and all the soldiers in sight fell into marching order and waited at attention.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading GARIBALDI PERFORMS The shed had been hastily put together, and served as a place for picks and shovels.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares

From this reading A bugle sounded from a dugout at the end of the passage, and all the soldiers in sight fell into marching order and waited at attention.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading At first it looked as if the soldiers were just hurrying about aimlessly, but by watching them closely, especially the guard that had caught her, she saw that they were preparing to leave.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading At first it looked as if the soldiers were just hurrying about aimlessly, but by watching them closely, especially the guard that had caught her, she saw that they were preparing to leave.

plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

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

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

either of two low shelters on either side of a baseball diamond where the players and coaches sit during the game

From this reading A bugle sounded from a dugout at the end of the passage, and all the soldiers in sight fell into marching order and waited at attention.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A bugle sounded from a dugout at the end of the passage, and all the soldiers in sight fell into marching order and waited at attention.

to come or go into

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading At first it looked as if the soldiers were just hurrying about aimlessly, but by watching them closely, especially the guard that had caught her, she saw that they were preparing to leave.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading A bugle sounded from a dugout at the end of the passage, and all the soldiers in sight fell into marching order and waited at attention.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GARIBALDI PERFORMS The shed had been hastily put together, and served as a place for picks and shovels.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A bugle sounded from a dugout at the end of the passage, and all the soldiers in sight fell into marching order and waited at attention.

Italian patriot whose conquest of Sicily and Naples led to the formation of the Italian state (1807-1882)

From this reading GARIBALDI PERFORMS The shed had been hastily put together, and served as a place for picks and shovels.

the act of departing

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading At first it looked as if the soldiers were just hurrying about aimlessly, but by watching them closely, especially the guard that had caught her, she saw that they were preparing to leave.

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

From this reading GARIBALDI PERFORMS The shed had been hastily put together, and served as a place for picks and shovels.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading GARIBALDI PERFORMS The shed had been hastily put together, and served as a place for picks and shovels.

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

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

moving with great haste

From this reading At first it looked as if the soldiers were just hurrying about aimlessly, but by watching them closely, especially the guard that had caught her, she saw that they were preparing to leave.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading At first it looked as if the soldiers were just hurrying about aimlessly, but by watching them closely, especially the guard that had caught her, she saw that they were preparing to leave.

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

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A bugle sounded from a dugout at the end of the passage, and all the soldiers in sight fell into marching order and waited at attention.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

and nothing more

From this reading At first it looked as if the soldiers were just hurrying about aimlessly, but by watching them closely, especially the guard that had caught her, she saw that they were preparing to leave.

go away from a place

From this reading At first it looked as if the soldiers were just hurrying about aimlessly, but by watching them closely, especially the guard that had caught her, she saw that they were preparing to leave.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

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

From this reading At first it looked as if the soldiers were just hurrying about aimlessly, but by watching them closely, especially the guard that had caught her, she saw that they were preparing to leave.

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From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

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 There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading A bugle sounded from a dugout at the end of the passage, and all the soldiers in sight fell into marching order and waited at attention.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

not any; not one

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

and nothing more

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading A bugle sounded from a dugout at the end of the passage, and all the soldiers in sight fell into marching order and waited at attention.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading A bugle sounded from a dugout at the end of the passage, and all the soldiers in sight fell into marching order and waited at attention.

third-person singular of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading GARIBALDI PERFORMS The shed had been hastily put together, and served as a place for picks and shovels.

plural of “pick” — the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading GARIBALDI PERFORMS The shed had been hastily put together, and served as a place for picks and shovels.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading GARIBALDI PERFORMS The shed had been hastily put together, and served as a place for picks and shovels.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading At first it looked as if the soldiers were just hurrying about aimlessly, but by watching them closely, especially the guard that had caught her, she saw that they were preparing to leave.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading GARIBALDI PERFORMS The shed had been hastily put together, and served as a place for picks and shovels.

-ing form of “rearrange” — put into a new order or arrangement

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

cut with a saw

From this reading At first it looked as if the soldiers were just hurrying about aimlessly, but by watching them closely, especially the guard that had caught her, she saw that they were preparing to leave.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading GARIBALDI PERFORMS The shed had been hastily put together, and served as a place for picks and shovels.

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

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

get rid of

From this reading GARIBALDI PERFORMS The shed had been hastily put together, and served as a place for picks and shovels.

plural of “shovel” — a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle

From this reading GARIBALDI PERFORMS The shed had been hastily put together, and served as a place for picks and shovels.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading A bugle sounded from a dugout at the end of the passage, and all the soldiers in sight fell into marching order and waited at attention.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading At first it looked as if the soldiers were just hurrying about aimlessly, but by watching them closely, especially the guard that had caught her, she saw that they were preparing to leave.

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

From this reading A bugle sounded from a dugout at the end of the passage, and all the soldiers in sight fell into marching order and waited at attention.

be standing; be upright

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

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

From this reading GARIBALDI PERFORMS The shed had been hastily put together, and served as a place for picks and shovels.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

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

From this reading At first it looked as if the soldiers were just hurrying about aimlessly, but by watching them closely, especially the guard that had caught her, she saw that they were preparing to leave.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

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

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading GARIBALDI PERFORMS The shed had been hastily put together, and served as a place for picks and shovels.

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

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading A bugle sounded from a dugout at the end of the passage, and all the soldiers in sight fell into marching order and waited at attention.

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

From this reading The shed was by no means airtight, for the boards had been nailed up so far apart that not only did the air and light enter between the cracks, but it was also possible for Lucia to see everything that was going on about her.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading At first it looked as if the soldiers were just hurrying about aimlessly, but by watching them closely, especially the guard that had caught her, she saw that they were preparing to leave.

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

From this reading There were so many of them, in fact, that Lucia at first had difficulty in finding a place to stand, but by rearranging them she cleared a portion of the floor and sat down to think.