Chapter III

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

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

later than; following

From this reading After the death of Jack’s father, only a year ago, Aunt Mercy’s presence was more indispensable than ever, for Jack’s sister, Faith, was only thirteen, and so, still in school.

in the past

From this reading After the death of Jack’s father, only a year ago, Aunt Mercy’s presence was more indispensable than ever, for Jack’s sister, Faith, was only thirteen, and so, still in school.

having no weak points

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

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

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

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

From this reading They had left the _Crystal Spring_ safely moored in the Cove, with the motor boat swinging astern, dropped into the little dory and paddled ashore.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading They had left the _Crystal Spring_ safely moored in the Cove, with the motor boat swinging astern, dropped into the little dory and paddled ashore.

stern foremost or backward

From this reading They had left the _Crystal Spring_ safely moored in the Cove, with the motor boat swinging astern, dropped into the little dory and paddled ashore.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Aunt Mercy Fuller was Jack’s mother’s sister, and ever since Mrs. Herrick had died, when Jack was only four years old, the sharp-voiced, kind-hearted little woman had kept house at the Cove.

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

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading They had left the _Crystal Spring_ safely moored in the Cove, with the motor boat swinging astern, dropped into the little dory and paddled ashore.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

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

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

a small inlet

From this reading They had left the _Crystal Spring_ safely moored in the Cove, with the motor boat swinging astern, dropped into the little dory and paddled ashore.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading They had left the _Crystal Spring_ safely moored in the Cove, with the motor boat swinging astern, dropped into the little dory and paddled ashore.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading After the death of Jack’s father, only a year ago, Aunt Mercy’s presence was more indispensable than ever, for Jack’s sister, Faith, was only thirteen, and so, still in school.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Aunt Mercy Fuller was Jack’s mother’s sister, and ever since Mrs. Herrick had died, when Jack was only four years old, the sharp-voiced, kind-hearted little woman had kept house at the Cove.

a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled

From this reading They had left the _Crystal Spring_ safely moored in the Cove, with the motor boat swinging astern, dropped into the little dory and paddled ashore.

a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading They had left the _Crystal Spring_ safely moored in the Cove, with the motor boat swinging astern, dropped into the little dory and paddled ashore.

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

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

at any time

From this reading Aunt Mercy Fuller was Jack’s mother’s sister, and ever since Mrs. Herrick had died, when Jack was only four years old, the sharp-voiced, kind-hearted little woman had kept house at the Cove.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading After the death of Jack’s father, only a year ago, Aunt Mercy’s presence was more indispensable than ever, for Jack’s sister, Faith, was only thirteen, and so, still in school.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading After the death of Jack’s father, only a year ago, Aunt Mercy’s presence was more indispensable than ever, for Jack’s sister, Faith, was only thirteen, and so, still in school.

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

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After the death of Jack’s father, only a year ago, Aunt Mercy’s presence was more indispensable than ever, for Jack’s sister, Faith, was only thirteen, and so, still in school.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Aunt Mercy Fuller was Jack’s mother’s sister, and ever since Mrs. Herrick had died, when Jack was only four years old, the sharp-voiced, kind-hearted little woman had kept house at the Cove.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading Aunt Mercy Fuller was Jack’s mother’s sister, and ever since Mrs. Herrick had died, when Jack was only four years old, the sharp-voiced, kind-hearted little woman had kept house at the Cove.

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

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

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

From this reading They had left the _Crystal Spring_ safely moored in the Cove, with the motor boat swinging astern, dropped into the little dory and paddled ashore.

English lyric poet (1591-1674)

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

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

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

completely neat and clean

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

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

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

not to be dispensed with; essential

From this reading After the death of Jack’s father, only a year ago, Aunt Mercy’s presence was more indispensable than ever, for Jack’s sister, Faith, was only thirteen, and so, still in school.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They had left the _Crystal Spring_ safely moored in the Cove, with the motor boat swinging astern, dropped into the little dory and paddled ashore.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Aunt Mercy Fuller was Jack’s mother’s sister, and ever since Mrs. Herrick had died, when Jack was only four years old, the sharp-voiced, kind-hearted little woman had kept house at the Cove.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Aunt Mercy Fuller was Jack’s mother’s sister, and ever since Mrs. Herrick had died, when Jack was only four years old, the sharp-voiced, kind-hearted little woman had kept house at the Cove.

having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition

From this reading Aunt Mercy Fuller was Jack’s mother’s sister, and ever since Mrs. Herrick had died, when Jack was only four years old, the sharp-voiced, kind-hearted little woman had kept house at the Cove.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

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 They had left the _Crystal Spring_ safely moored in the Cove, with the motor boat swinging astern, dropped into the little dory and paddled ashore.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

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

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

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

From this reading After the death of Jack’s father, only a year ago, Aunt Mercy’s presence was more indispensable than ever, for Jack’s sister, Faith, was only thirteen, and so, still in school.

past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading They had left the _Crystal Spring_ safely moored in the Cove, with the motor boat swinging astern, dropped into the little dory and paddled ashore.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading After the death of Jack’s father, only a year ago, Aunt Mercy’s presence was more indispensable than ever, for Jack’s sister, Faith, was only thirteen, and so, still in school.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Aunt Mercy Fuller was Jack’s mother’s sister, and ever since Mrs. Herrick had died, when Jack was only four years old, the sharp-voiced, kind-hearted little woman had kept house at the Cove.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading They had left the _Crystal Spring_ safely moored in the Cove, with the motor boat swinging astern, dropped into the little dory and paddled ashore.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Aunt Mercy Fuller was Jack’s mother’s sister, and ever since Mrs. Herrick had died, when Jack was only four years old, the sharp-voiced, kind-hearted little woman had kept house at the Cove.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Aunt Mercy Fuller was Jack’s mother’s sister, and ever since Mrs. Herrick had died, when Jack was only four years old, the sharp-voiced, kind-hearted little woman had kept house at the Cove.

and nothing more

From this reading Aunt Mercy Fuller was Jack’s mother’s sister, and ever since Mrs. Herrick had died, when Jack was only four years old, the sharp-voiced, kind-hearted little woman had kept house at the Cove.

moving to a position on a surface

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle

From this reading They had left the _Crystal Spring_ safely moored in the Cove, with the motor boat swinging astern, dropped into the little dory and paddled ashore.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading After the death of Jack’s father, only a year ago, Aunt Mercy’s presence was more indispensable than ever, for Jack’s sister, Faith, was only thirteen, and so, still in school.

one of four equal parts

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

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

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading They had left the _Crystal Spring_ safely moored in the Cove, with the motor boat swinging astern, dropped into the little dory and paddled ashore.

plural of “salt” — a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

an educational institution

From this reading After the death of Jack’s father, only a year ago, Aunt Mercy’s presence was more indispensable than ever, for Jack’s sister, Faith, was only thirteen, and so, still in school.

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

From this reading Aunt Mercy Fuller was Jack’s mother’s sister, and ever since Mrs. Herrick had died, when Jack was only four years old, the sharp-voiced, kind-hearted little woman had kept house at the Cove.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Aunt Mercy Fuller was Jack’s mother’s sister, and ever since Mrs. Herrick had died, when Jack was only four years old, the sharp-voiced, kind-hearted little woman had kept house at the Cove.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Aunt Mercy Fuller was Jack’s mother’s sister, and ever since Mrs. Herrick had died, when Jack was only four years old, the sharp-voiced, kind-hearted little woman had kept house at the Cove.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading After the death of Jack’s father, only a year ago, Aunt Mercy’s presence was more indispensable than ever, for Jack’s sister, Faith, was only thirteen, and so, still in school.

the season of growth

From this reading They had left the _Crystal Spring_ safely moored in the Cove, with the motor boat swinging astern, dropped into the little dory and paddled ashore.

not in physical motion

From this reading After the death of Jack’s father, only a year ago, Aunt Mercy’s presence was more indispensable than ever, for Jack’s sister, Faith, was only thirteen, and so, still in school.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading They had left the _Crystal Spring_ safely moored in the Cove, with the motor boat swinging astern, dropped into the little dory and paddled ashore.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading After the death of Jack’s father, only a year ago, Aunt Mercy’s presence was more indispensable than ever, for Jack’s sister, Faith, was only thirteen, and so, still in school.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

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

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

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

From this reading They had left the _Crystal Spring_ safely moored in the Cove, with the motor boat swinging astern, dropped into the little dory and paddled ashore.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading After the death of Jack’s father, only a year ago, Aunt Mercy’s presence was more indispensable than ever, for Jack’s sister, Faith, was only thirteen, and so, still in school.

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

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

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

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

raise with a line

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

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

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

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

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

treated with wax

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

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

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

at the time that

From this reading Aunt Mercy Fuller was Jack’s mother’s sister, and ever since Mrs. Herrick had died, when Jack was only four years old, the sharp-voiced, kind-hearted little woman had kept house at the Cove.

a Caucasian

From this reading A Pair of Amateur Salts A quarter of an hour later the three boys were sitting about the “air-tight” stove in the front room of the little, white, clap-boarded, green-shuttered house that was Jack’s home.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They had left the _Crystal Spring_ safely moored in the Cove, with the motor boat swinging astern, dropped into the little dory and paddled ashore.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Aunt Mercy Fuller was Jack’s mother’s sister, and ever since Mrs. Herrick had died, when Jack was only four years old, the sharp-voiced, kind-hearted little woman had kept house at the Cove.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading From the little beach up to the Herrick house was but a few yards, and in a trice they were inside, listening to the surprised ejaculations of Aunt Mercy and dripping water onto the immaculate waxed floor of the “passage.”

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading After the death of Jack’s father, only a year ago, Aunt Mercy’s presence was more indispensable than ever, for Jack’s sister, Faith, was only thirteen, and so, still in school.

a late time of life

From this reading Aunt Mercy Fuller was Jack’s mother’s sister, and ever since Mrs. Herrick had died, when Jack was only four years old, the sharp-voiced, kind-hearted little woman had kept house at the Cove.