Chapter VII

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

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

(of clothing) very short

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading It was so strongly fortified, however, by the formidable battalions of sharp-shooting insects that but few fishermen had ever been able to lay siege to it.

existing in abundance

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

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

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

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

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

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

From this reading _In Which Nothing Much Happens_ "Why Hope Haven?" asked Rob reflectively, when he had taken inventory of the possibilities of the resort.

plural of “battalion” — an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

From this reading It was so strongly fortified, however, by the formidable battalions of sharp-shooting insects that but few fishermen had ever been able to lay siege to it.

for the reason that

From this reading "Because," sighed Silvia, "so many hopes--vacation hopes--must have been buried here."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Because," sighed Silvia, "so many hopes--vacation hopes--must have been buried here."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Rob and I being poison proof decided to try our luck and pitch camp for a few days on the shores of this hidden treasure.

placed in a grave

From this reading "Because," sighed Silvia, "so many hopes--vacation hopes--must have been buried here."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was so strongly fortified, however, by the formidable battalions of sharp-shooting insects that but few fishermen had ever been able to lay siege to it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was so strongly fortified, however, by the formidable battalions of sharp-shooting insects that but few fishermen had ever been able to lay siege to it.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Rob and I being poison proof decided to try our luck and pitch camp for a few days on the shores of this hidden treasure.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Rob and I being poison proof decided to try our luck and pitch camp for a few days on the shores of this hidden treasure.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Rob and I being poison proof decided to try our luck and pitch camp for a few days on the shores of this hidden treasure.

at any time

From this reading It was so strongly fortified, however, by the formidable battalions of sharp-shooting insects that but few fishermen had ever been able to lay siege to it.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It was so strongly fortified, however, by the formidable battalions of sharp-shooting insects that but few fishermen had ever been able to lay siege to it.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading It was so strongly fortified, however, by the formidable battalions of sharp-shooting insects that but few fishermen had ever been able to lay siege to it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rob and I being poison proof decided to try our luck and pitch camp for a few days on the shores of this hidden treasure.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading It was so strongly fortified, however, by the formidable battalions of sharp-shooting insects that but few fishermen had ever been able to lay siege to it.

secured with bastions or fortifications

From this reading It was so strongly fortified, however, by the formidable battalions of sharp-shooting insects that but few fishermen had ever been able to lay siege to it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

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

From this reading _In Which Nothing Much Happens_ "Why Hope Haven?" asked Rob reflectively, when he had taken inventory of the possibilities of the resort.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading _In Which Nothing Much Happens_ "Why Hope Haven?" asked Rob reflectively, when he had taken inventory of the possibilities of the resort.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Because," sighed Silvia, "so many hopes--vacation hopes--must have been buried here."

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading _In Which Nothing Much Happens_ "Why Hope Haven?" asked Rob reflectively, when he had taken inventory of the possibilities of the resort.

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

From this reading _In Which Nothing Much Happens_ "Why Hope Haven?" asked Rob reflectively, when he had taken inventory of the possibilities of the resort.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Because," sighed Silvia, "so many hopes--vacation hopes--must have been buried here."

not accessible to view

From this reading Rob and I being poison proof decided to try our luck and pitch camp for a few days on the shores of this hidden treasure.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading _In Which Nothing Much Happens_ "Why Hope Haven?" asked Rob reflectively, when he had taken inventory of the possibilities of the resort.

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

From this reading "Because," sighed Silvia, "so many hopes--vacation hopes--must have been buried here."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

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

From this reading Rob and I being poison proof decided to try our luck and pitch camp for a few days on the shores of this hidden treasure.

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

From this reading _In Which Nothing Much Happens_ "Why Hope Haven?" asked Rob reflectively, when he had taken inventory of the possibilities of the resort.

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading It was so strongly fortified, however, by the formidable battalions of sharp-shooting insects that but few fishermen had ever been able to lay siege to it.

a detailed list of all the items in stock

From this reading _In Which Nothing Much Happens_ "Why Hope Haven?" asked Rob reflectively, when he had taken inventory of the possibilities of the resort.

the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was so strongly fortified, however, by the formidable battalions of sharp-shooting insects that but few fishermen had ever been able to lay siege to it.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was so strongly fortified, however, by the formidable battalions of sharp-shooting insects that but few fishermen had ever been able to lay siege to it.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Rob and I being poison proof decided to try our luck and pitch camp for a few days on the shores of this hidden treasure.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "Because," sighed Silvia, "so many hopes--vacation hopes--must have been buried here."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _In Which Nothing Much Happens_ "Why Hope Haven?" asked Rob reflectively, when he had taken inventory of the possibilities of the resort.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Because," sighed Silvia, "so many hopes--vacation hopes--must have been buried here."

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading _In Which Nothing Much Happens_ "Why Hope Haven?" asked Rob reflectively, when he had taken inventory of the possibilities of the resort.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _In Which Nothing Much Happens_ "Why Hope Haven?" asked Rob reflectively, when he had taken inventory of the possibilities of the resort.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Rob and I being poison proof decided to try our luck and pitch camp for a few days on the shores of this hidden treasure.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading Rob and I being poison proof decided to try our luck and pitch camp for a few days on the shores of this hidden treasure.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

spoil as if by poison

From this reading Rob and I being poison proof decided to try our luck and pitch camp for a few days on the shores of this hidden treasure.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading _In Which Nothing Much Happens_ "Why Hope Haven?" asked Rob reflectively, when he had taken inventory of the possibilities of the resort.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Rob and I being poison proof decided to try our luck and pitch camp for a few days on the shores of this hidden treasure.

in a reflective manner

From this reading _In Which Nothing Much Happens_ "Why Hope Haven?" asked Rob reflectively, when he had taken inventory of the possibilities of the resort.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading _In Which Nothing Much Happens_ "Why Hope Haven?" asked Rob reflectively, when he had taken inventory of the possibilities of the resort.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading _In Which Nothing Much Happens_ "Why Hope Haven?" asked Rob reflectively, when he had taken inventory of the possibilities of the resort.

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

From this reading It was so strongly fortified, however, by the formidable battalions of sharp-shooting insects that but few fishermen had ever been able to lay siege to it.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Rob and I being poison proof decided to try our luck and pitch camp for a few days on the shores of this hidden treasure.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading It was so strongly fortified, however, by the formidable battalions of sharp-shooting insects that but few fishermen had ever been able to lay siege to it.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "Because," sighed Silvia, "so many hopes--vacation hopes--must have been buried here."

type genus of the Sylviidae: warblers

From this reading "Because," sighed Silvia, "so many hopes--vacation hopes--must have been buried here."

small or little relative to something else

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Because," sighed Silvia, "so many hopes--vacation hopes--must have been buried here."

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading It was so strongly fortified, however, by the formidable battalions of sharp-shooting insects that but few fishermen had ever been able to lay siege to it.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading _In Which Nothing Much Happens_ "Why Hope Haven?" asked Rob reflectively, when he had taken inventory of the possibilities of the resort.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

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

From this reading _In Which Nothing Much Happens_ "Why Hope Haven?" asked Rob reflectively, when he had taken inventory of the possibilities of the resort.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

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

From this reading Rob and I being poison proof decided to try our luck and pitch camp for a few days on the shores of this hidden treasure.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

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

From this reading It was so strongly fortified, however, by the formidable battalions of sharp-shooting insects that but few fishermen had ever been able to lay siege to it.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Rob and I being poison proof decided to try our luck and pitch camp for a few days on the shores of this hidden treasure.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Rob and I being poison proof decided to try our luck and pitch camp for a few days on the shores of this hidden treasure.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading "Because," sighed Silvia, "so many hopes--vacation hopes--must have been buried here."

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

From this reading Rob was of an investigating turn of mind, however, and he had heard from a native of H. H., as he had abbreviated the place, that there was a smaller lake, abounding in fish, farther on through the forest.

at the time that

From this reading _In Which Nothing Much Happens_ "Why Hope Haven?" asked Rob reflectively, when he had taken inventory of the possibilities of the resort.

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

From this reading _In Which Nothing Much Happens_ "Why Hope Haven?" asked Rob reflectively, when he had taken inventory of the possibilities of the resort.

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

From this reading _In Which Nothing Much Happens_ "Why Hope Haven?" asked Rob reflectively, when he had taken inventory of the possibilities of the resort.