Chapter VIII

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

From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

From this reading Later there would be the devil to pay with the leaders of the Boys' Brigade; but the bishop abounded in tact.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

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From this reading When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

(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 He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

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

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

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

From this reading Finally as the result of a brain-wave he had requisitioned the local boy scouts.

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

From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

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

From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

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From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

a youthful male person

From this reading Finally as the result of a brain-wave he had requisitioned the local boy scouts.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Later there would be the devil to pay with the leaders of the Boys' Brigade; but the bishop abounded in tact.

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

From this reading Finally as the result of a brain-wave he had requisitioned the local boy scouts.

army unit smaller than a division

From this reading Later there would be the devil to pay with the leaders of the Boys' Brigade; but the bishop abounded in tact.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Later there would be the devil to pay with the leaders of the Boys' Brigade; but the bishop abounded in tact.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Later there would be the devil to pay with the leaders of the Boys' Brigade; but the bishop abounded in tact.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

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

From this reading When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

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

From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Finally as the result of a brain-wave he had requisitioned the local boy scouts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

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

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

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

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

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

From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

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

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

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

From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

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

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Later there would be the devil to pay with the leaders of the Boys' Brigade; but the bishop abounded in tact.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading Later there would be the devil to pay with the leaders of the Boys' Brigade; but the bishop abounded in tact.

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 When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

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

From this reading When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Finally as the result of a brain-wave he had requisitioned the local boy scouts.

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Later there would be the devil to pay with the leaders of the Boys' Brigade; but the bishop abounded in tact.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

a full supply

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

past form of “requisition” — make a formal request for official services

From this reading Finally as the result of a brain-wave he had requisitioned the local boy scouts.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Finally as the result of a brain-wave he had requisitioned the local boy scouts.

express in words

From this reading When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Finally as the result of a brain-wave he had requisitioned the local boy scouts.

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

From this reading When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

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

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

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

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

a county in southeastern England on the Thames

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading Later there would be the devil to pay with the leaders of the Boys' Brigade; but the bishop abounded in tact.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

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

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Later there would be the devil to pay with the leaders of the Boys' Brigade; but the bishop abounded in tact.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

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

From this reading Later there would be the devil to pay with the leaders of the Boys' Brigade; but the bishop abounded in tact.

plural of “undertaking” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

past form of “wangle” — achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods

From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

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

From this reading When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

at the time that

From this reading When the time came, the meadow was there, the bell-tents, the cow, and the boy scouts duly arrived; but of the marquee nothing had been seen or heard, and as for the field-kitchen, the War Office could say little beyond the fact that it had left Aldershot.

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

From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Later there would be the devil to pay with the leaders of the Boys' Brigade; but the bishop abounded in tact.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading THE SUMMER CAMP FOR TIRED WORKERS The Surrey Summer-Camp for Tired Workers had been planned by the Bishop of Fulham out of the largeness of his heart and the plenitude of his inexperience in such undertakings.

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

From this reading He had borrowed a meadow, acquired a cow, hired a marquee, and wangled fifty army bell-tents and a field-kitchen, about which in all probability questions would be asked in the House.