Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

the superior of an abbey of monks

From this reading That evening Dr. Abbot called again, although he had been there once before that day; and when Toby saw how troubled Uncle Daniel and Aunt Olive looked after he had gone, he asked;

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From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "I am afraid he stayed out too long this morning; but the doctor hopes he will be better to-morrow."

later than; following

From this reading That evening Dr. Abbot called again, although he had been there once before that day; and when Toby saw how troubled Uncle Daniel and Aunt Olive looked after he had gone, he asked;

anew

From this reading That evening Dr. Abbot called again, although he had been there once before that day; and when Toby saw how troubled Uncle Daniel and Aunt Olive looked after he had gone, he asked;

in spite of the fact that

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am afraid he stayed out too long this morning; but the doctor hopes he will be better to-morrow."

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

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

aroused to action

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading That evening Dr. Abbot called again, although he had been there once before that day; and when Toby saw how troubled Uncle Daniel and Aunt Olive looked after he had gone, he asked;

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

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

From this reading "You don't think Abner is goin' to be sick, do you?"

for the reason that

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading That evening Dr. Abbot called again, although he had been there once before that day; and when Toby saw how troubled Uncle Daniel and Aunt Olive looked after he had gone, he asked;

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "I am afraid he stayed out too long this morning; but the doctor hopes he will be better to-morrow."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading That evening Dr. Abbot called again, although he had been there once before that day; and when Toby saw how troubled Uncle Daniel and Aunt Olive looked after he had gone, he asked;

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading That evening Dr. Abbot called again, although he had been there once before that day; and when Toby saw how troubled Uncle Daniel and Aunt Olive looked after he had gone, he asked;

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

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "You don't think Abner is goin' to be sick, do you?"

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "I am afraid he stayed out too long this morning; but the doctor hopes he will be better to-morrow."

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From this reading "You don't think Abner is goin' to be sick, do you?"

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From this reading That evening Dr. Abbot called again, although he had been there once before that day; and when Toby saw how troubled Uncle Daniel and Aunt Olive looked after he had gone, he asked;

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading That evening Dr. Abbot called again, although he had been there once before that day; and when Toby saw how troubled Uncle Daniel and Aunt Olive looked after he had gone, he asked;

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

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From this reading "You don't think Abner is goin' to be sick, do you?"

destroyed or killed

From this reading That evening Dr. Abbot called again, although he had been there once before that day; and when Toby saw how troubled Uncle Daniel and Aunt Olive looked after he had gone, he asked;

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

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

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

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

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

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "I am afraid he stayed out too long this morning; but the doctor hopes he will be better to-morrow."

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

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

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From this reading That evening Dr. Abbot called again, although he had been there once before that day; and when Toby saw how troubled Uncle Daniel and Aunt Olive looked after he had gone, he asked;

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

From this reading "I am afraid he stayed out too long this morning; but the doctor hopes he will be better to-morrow."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

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

From this reading "You don't think Abner is goin' to be sick, do you?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

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

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

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

From this reading That evening Dr. Abbot called again, although he had been there once before that day; and when Toby saw how troubled Uncle Daniel and Aunt Olive looked after he had gone, he asked;

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Uncle Daniel made no reply, and Aunt Olive did not speak for some moments; then she said:

a particular point in time

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Uncle Daniel made no reply, and Aunt Olive did not speak for some moments; then she said:

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "I am afraid he stayed out too long this morning; but the doctor hopes he will be better to-morrow."

not any; not one

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

on one occasion

From this reading That evening Dr. Abbot called again, although he had been there once before that day; and when Toby saw how troubled Uncle Daniel and Aunt Olive looked after he had gone, he asked;

and nothing more

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I am afraid he stayed out too long this morning; but the doctor hopes he will be better to-morrow."

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

on the contrary

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Uncle Daniel made no reply, and Aunt Olive did not speak for some moments; then she said:

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Uncle Daniel made no reply, and Aunt Olive did not speak for some moments; then she said:

cut with a saw

From this reading That evening Dr. Abbot called again, although he had been there once before that day; and when Toby saw how troubled Uncle Daniel and Aunt Olive looked after he had gone, he asked;

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

From this reading Uncle Daniel made no reply, and Aunt Olive did not speak for some moments; then she said:

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "You don't think Abner is goin' to be sick, do you?"

unusual or striking

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

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

From this reading Uncle Daniel made no reply, and Aunt Olive did not speak for some moments; then she said:

express in speech

From this reading Uncle Daniel made no reply, and Aunt Olive did not speak for some moments; then she said:

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "I am afraid he stayed out too long this morning; but the doctor hopes he will be better to-morrow."

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

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

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

in or at that place or location

From this reading That evening Dr. Abbot called again, although he had been there once before that day; and when Toby saw how troubled Uncle Daniel and Aunt Olive looked after he had gone, he asked;

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

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

From this reading "I am afraid he stayed out too long this morning; but the doctor hopes he will be better to-morrow."

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

From this reading "You don't think Abner is goin' to be sick, do you?"

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From this reading "I am afraid he stayed out too long this morning; but the doctor hopes he will be better to-morrow."

a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "I am afraid he stayed out too long this morning; but the doctor hopes he will be better to-morrow."

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading That evening Dr. Abbot called again, although he had been there once before that day; and when Toby saw how troubled Uncle Daniel and Aunt Olive looked after he had gone, he asked;

two times

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading That evening Dr. Abbot called again, although he had been there once before that day; and when Toby saw how troubled Uncle Daniel and Aunt Olive looked after he had gone, he asked;

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

at the time that

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I am afraid he stayed out too long this morning; but the doctor hopes he will be better to-morrow."

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading RAISING THE TENT Toby went into the house, feeling rather uneasy because he had not been called; but when Aunt Olive told him that Abner had aroused from his slumber but twice, and then only for a moment, he had no idea of being worried about his friend, although he did think it a little singular he should sleep so long.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You don't think Abner is goin' to be sick, do you?"