Chapter IV

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

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

later than; following

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

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From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

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

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The boat had left the big St. Johns River and was twisting and turning up the winding little Ocklawaha which was wild enough to satisfy any one.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

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

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

for the reason that

From this reading Ned counted the snakes because they were the worst.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

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

From this reading The boat had left the big St. Johns River and was twisting and turning up the winding little Ocklawaha which was wild enough to satisfy any one.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The boat had left the big St. Johns River and was twisting and turning up the winding little Ocklawaha which was wild enough to satisfy any one.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading Ned counted the snakes because they were the worst.

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

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

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The boat had left the big St. Johns River and was twisting and turning up the winding little Ocklawaha which was wild enough to satisfy any one.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

set up or found

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

-ing form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

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

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

plural of “hog” — a person regarded as greedy and pig-like

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

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

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

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From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

United States artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930)

From this reading The boat had left the big St. Johns River and was twisting and turning up the winding little Ocklawaha which was wild enough to satisfy any one.

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From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

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 The boat had left the big St. Johns River and was twisting and turning up the winding little Ocklawaha which was wild enough to satisfy any one.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

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

From this reading The boat had left the big St. Johns River and was twisting and turning up the winding little Ocklawaha which was wild enough to satisfy any one.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

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From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

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From this reading The boat had left the big St. Johns River and was twisting and turning up the winding little Ocklawaha which was wild enough to satisfy any one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The boat had left the big St. Johns River and was twisting and turning up the winding little Ocklawaha which was wild enough to satisfy any one.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

a human being

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

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From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The boat had left the big St. Johns River and was twisting and turning up the winding little Ocklawaha which was wild enough to satisfy any one.

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

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading The boat had left the big St. Johns River and was twisting and turning up the winding little Ocklawaha which was wild enough to satisfy any one.

cut with a saw

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

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

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

plural of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

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

From this reading The boat had left the big St. Johns River and was twisting and turning up the winding little Ocklawaha which was wild enough to satisfy any one.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

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

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

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

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

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

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading The boat had left the big St. Johns River and was twisting and turning up the winding little Ocklawaha which was wild enough to satisfy any one.

plural of “turtle” — a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean

From this reading The boat had left the big St. Johns River and was twisting and turning up the winding little Ocklawaha which was wild enough to satisfy any one.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

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

From this reading The boat had left the big St. Johns River and was twisting and turning up the winding little Ocklawaha which was wild enough to satisfy any one.

precisely as stated

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

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

From this reading The boat had left the big St. Johns River and was twisting and turning up the winding little Ocklawaha which was wild enough to satisfy any one.

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

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

at the time that

From this reading When they returned to the deck after they had arranged their bags and seen to covers for the night, they were amazed at the difference in the scenery.

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

From this reading The boat had left the big St. Johns River and was twisting and turning up the winding little Ocklawaha which was wild enough to satisfy any one.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The boat had left the big St. Johns River and was twisting and turning up the winding little Ocklawaha which was wild enough to satisfy any one.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading The boat had left the big St. Johns River and was twisting and turning up the winding little Ocklawaha which was wild enough to satisfy any one.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Alice had the turtles because they were the hardest to see; Katherine did the squirrels and Mary Jane the hogs--she liked those the best because they made such fearful grunting noises--noises that made a person glad they were on a boat counting instead of walking in those deep woods.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading Ned counted the snakes because they were the worst.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The girls found two other children on the deck, Ned and Katherine Ritter of New York, and the four of them sat at the very front of the boat and kept count of the creatures, snakes, turtles, squirrels and wild hogs that they saw on the bank.