Chapter III

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

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

(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 “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am too,” replied Nancy; “but I do hope that the bell buoy in the harbor does not keep me awake to-night.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I’m not going to say another word!”

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

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

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading “I am too,” replied Nancy; “but I do hope that the bell buoy in the harbor does not keep me awake to-night.

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

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading “I am too,” replied Nancy; “but I do hope that the bell buoy in the harbor does not keep me awake to-night.

superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

float on the surface of water

From this reading “I am too,” replied Nancy; “but I do hope that the bell buoy in the harbor does not keep me awake to-night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “I am too,” replied Nancy; “but I do hope that the bell buoy in the harbor does not keep me awake to-night.

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

From this reading “Until next time,” called Nancy, as Martha went into her own room.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

the noise made by a bell

From this reading Even in my sleep I heard that monotonous ‘ding-dong’ last night.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “I am too,” replied Nancy; “but I do hope that the bell buoy in the harbor does not keep me awake to-night.

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

From this reading “I am too,” replied Nancy; “but I do hope that the bell buoy in the harbor does not keep me awake to-night.

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From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

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From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

divisible by two

From this reading Even in my sleep I heard that monotonous ‘ding-dong’ last night.”

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

the act of departing

From this reading I’m not going to say another word!”

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading “I am too,” replied Nancy; “but I do hope that the bell buoy in the harbor does not keep me awake to-night.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Even in my sleep I heard that monotonous ‘ding-dong’ last night.”

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

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading “I am too,” replied Nancy; “but I do hope that the bell buoy in the harbor does not keep me awake to-night.

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

From this reading “I am too,” replied Nancy; “but I do hope that the bell buoy in the harbor does not keep me awake to-night.

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From this reading I’m not going to say another word!”

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

From this reading “I am too,” replied Nancy; “but I do hope that the bell buoy in the harbor does not keep me awake to-night.

in an indignant manner

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Until next time,” called Nancy, as Martha went into her own room.

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

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “I am too,” replied Nancy; “but I do hope that the bell buoy in the harbor does not keep me awake to-night.

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

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

immediately past

From this reading Even in my sleep I heard that monotonous ‘ding-dong’ last night.”

the sound of laughing

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

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

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

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

From this reading “I am too,” replied Nancy; “but I do hope that the bell buoy in the harbor does not keep me awake to-night.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading Even in my sleep I heard that monotonous ‘ding-dong’ last night.”

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Even in my sleep I heard that monotonous ‘ding-dong’ last night.”

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading “I am too,” replied Nancy; “but I do hope that the bell buoy in the harbor does not keep me awake to-night.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “Until next time,” called Nancy, as Martha went into her own room.

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

From this reading Even in my sleep I heard that monotonous ‘ding-dong’ last night.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I am too,” replied Nancy; “but I do hope that the bell buoy in the harbor does not keep me awake to-night.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “Until next time,” called Nancy, as Martha went into her own room.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “I am too,” replied Nancy; “but I do hope that the bell buoy in the harbor does not keep me awake to-night.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading “Until next time,” called Nancy, as Martha went into her own room.

express in words

From this reading I’m not going to say another word!”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

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

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

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

From this reading Even in my sleep I heard that monotonous ‘ding-dong’ last night.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I am too,” replied Nancy; “but I do hope that the bell buoy in the harbor does not keep me awake to-night.

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

From this reading “I am too,” replied Nancy; “but I do hope that the bell buoy in the harbor does not keep me awake to-night.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

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

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

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

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

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

From this reading “I am too,” replied Nancy; “but I do hope that the bell buoy in the harbor does not keep me awake to-night.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “I am too,” replied Nancy; “but I do hope that the bell buoy in the harbor does not keep me awake to-night.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

up to a particular time

From this reading “Until next time,” called Nancy, as Martha went into her own room.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

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

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading I’m not going to say another word!”

an affirmative

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Well, try to sleep anyhow,” advised Jeanette; “for to-morrow will be our biggest day——” “Oh, yes,” cried Martha, “to-morrow we see Evangeline——” Then, as a laugh interrupted her, she went on indignantly, “I don’t know why you all laugh every time I open my mouth.