Chapter VI

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

From this reading “That’s a splendid idea, and one that we will carry out without delay, Norma,” replied Mrs. James.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

later than; following

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

(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 Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

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

From this reading FLOWER DAYS AND LEGENDS.

plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading “That’s a splendid idea, and one that we will carry out without delay, Norma,” replied Mrs. James.

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

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading “It will take all of us scouts working with you to complete such a large contract on time,” laughed Janet.

enter into a contractual arrangement

From this reading “It will take all of us scouts working with you to complete such a large contract on time,” laughed Janet.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading FLOWER DAYS AND LEGENDS.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading “That’s a splendid idea, and one that we will carry out without delay, Norma,” replied Mrs. James.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading FLOWER DAYS AND LEGENDS.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

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

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

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

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

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

From this reading “That’s a splendid idea, and one that we will carry out without delay, Norma,” replied Mrs. James.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It will take all of us scouts working with you to complete such a large contract on time,” laughed Janet.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

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

From this reading “It will take all of us scouts working with you to complete such a large contract on time,” laughed Janet.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

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

From this reading “It will take all of us scouts working with you to complete such a large contract on time,” laughed Janet.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading “It will take all of us scouts working with you to complete such a large contract on time,” laughed Janet.

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading FLOWER DAYS AND LEGENDS.

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

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Lupus and Ara in the Milky Way

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “That’s a splendid idea, and one that we will carry out without delay, Norma,” replied Mrs. James.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “That’s a splendid idea, and one that we will carry out without delay, Norma,” replied Mrs. James.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “That’s a splendid idea, and one that we will carry out without delay, Norma,” replied Mrs. James.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

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

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

possessive form of “solomon” — (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC)

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

in the near future

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading “That’s a splendid idea, and one that we will carry out without delay, Norma,” replied Mrs. James.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “It will take all of us scouts working with you to complete such a large contract on time,” laughed Janet.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

carry out

From this reading “It will take all of us scouts working with you to complete such a large contract on time,” laughed Janet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “That’s a splendid idea, and one that we will carry out without delay, Norma,” replied Mrs. James.

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

From this reading “That’s a splendid idea, and one that we will carry out without delay, Norma,” replied Mrs. James.

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

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

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

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “It will take all of us scouts working with you to complete such a large contract on time,” laughed Janet.

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

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

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

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

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

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “It will take all of us scouts working with you to complete such a large contract on time,” laughed Janet.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

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

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “That’s a splendid idea, and one that we will carry out without delay, Norma,” replied Mrs. James.

very cordial

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

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

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

in or at the place that

From this reading Frances soon drove the car up to the side porch where the scouts from the house were waiting for the rest of their patrol to join them, and after welcoming Mrs. Tompkins and the three girls, they all started for Solomon’s Seal Camp.

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

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “That’s a splendid idea, and one that we will carry out without delay, Norma,” replied Mrs. James.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “It will take all of us scouts working with you to complete such a large contract on time,” laughed Janet.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “That’s a splendid idea, and one that we will carry out without delay, Norma,” replied Mrs. James.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading On the way past the strip of ground which Norma had had cleared and manured ready to plant Mrs. James was told what Mrs. Tompkins had suggested about fruit and flower bushes from the woods to provide food for bees and birds.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading “It will take all of us scouts working with you to complete such a large contract on time,” laughed Janet.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “It will take all of us scouts working with you to complete such a large contract on time,” laughed Janet.