Chapter II

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading If father was in bed, Jim must be up in the lighthouse, watching to see the big lamp did not "go to sleep by accident," as the child phrased it in his own mind.

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

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

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

From this reading If father was in bed, Jim must be up in the lighthouse, watching to see the big lamp did not "go to sleep by accident," as the child phrased it in his own mind.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

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

From this reading If father was in bed, Jim must be up in the lighthouse, watching to see the big lamp did not "go to sleep by accident," as the child phrased it in his own mind.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He sat up in bed, and looked round him in the moonlight.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

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

From this reading If father was in bed, Jim must be up in the lighthouse, watching to see the big lamp did not "go to sleep by accident," as the child phrased it in his own mind.

the two together, not just one

From this reading There were his father and mother, both sleeping calmly and quietly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If father was in bed, Jim must be up in the lighthouse, watching to see the big lamp did not "go to sleep by accident," as the child phrased it in his own mind.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading There were his father and mother, both sleeping calmly and quietly.

a young person of either sex

From this reading If father was in bed, Jim must be up in the lighthouse, watching to see the big lamp did not "go to sleep by accident," as the child phrased it in his own mind.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading "_SURLY JIM_" One night, contrary to his usual habit, Pat could not sleep.

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

From this reading "_SURLY JIM_" One night, contrary to his usual habit, Pat could not sleep.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

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

From this reading There were his father and mother, both sleeping calmly and quietly.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading If father was in bed, Jim must be up in the lighthouse, watching to see the big lamp did not "go to sleep by accident," as the child phrased it in his own mind.

the act of departing

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

an established custom

From this reading "_SURLY JIM_" One night, contrary to his usual habit, Pat could not sleep.

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

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

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

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He sat up in bed, and looked round him in the moonlight.

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

From this reading "_SURLY JIM_" One night, contrary to his usual habit, Pat could not sleep.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If father was in bed, Jim must be up in the lighthouse, watching to see the big lamp did not "go to sleep by accident," as the child phrased it in his own mind.

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

From this reading He sat up in bed, and looked round him in the moonlight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If father was in bed, Jim must be up in the lighthouse, watching to see the big lamp did not "go to sleep by accident," as the child phrased it in his own mind.

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From this reading "_SURLY JIM_" One night, contrary to his usual habit, Pat could not sleep.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading If father was in bed, Jim must be up in the lighthouse, watching to see the big lamp did not "go to sleep by accident," as the child phrased it in his own mind.

a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

From this reading If father was in bed, Jim must be up in the lighthouse, watching to see the big lamp did not "go to sleep by accident," as the child phrased it in his own mind.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He sat up in bed, and looked round him in the moonlight.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading If father was in bed, Jim must be up in the lighthouse, watching to see the big lamp did not "go to sleep by accident," as the child phrased it in his own mind.

the light of the Moon

From this reading He sat up in bed, and looked round him in the moonlight.

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

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading There were his father and mother, both sleeping calmly and quietly.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading If father was in bed, Jim must be up in the lighthouse, watching to see the big lamp did not "go to sleep by accident," as the child phrased it in his own mind.

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

From this reading "_SURLY JIM_" One night, contrary to his usual habit, Pat could not sleep.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "_SURLY JIM_" One night, contrary to his usual habit, Pat could not sleep.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "_SURLY JIM_" One night, contrary to his usual habit, Pat could not sleep.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading If father was in bed, Jim must be up in the lighthouse, watching to see the big lamp did not "go to sleep by accident," as the child phrased it in his own mind.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading "_SURLY JIM_" One night, contrary to his usual habit, Pat could not sleep.

past form of “phrase” — put into words or an expression

From this reading If father was in bed, Jim must be up in the lighthouse, watching to see the big lamp did not "go to sleep by accident," as the child phrased it in his own mind.

with low volume

From this reading There were his father and mother, both sleeping calmly and quietly.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He sat up in bed, and looked round him in the moonlight.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He sat up in bed, and looked round him in the moonlight.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading If father was in bed, Jim must be up in the lighthouse, watching to see the big lamp did not "go to sleep by accident," as the child phrased it in his own mind.

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

From this reading "_SURLY JIM_" One night, contrary to his usual habit, Pat could not sleep.

the state of being asleep

From this reading There were his father and mother, both sleeping calmly and quietly.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace

From this reading "_SURLY JIM_" One night, contrary to his usual habit, Pat could not sleep.

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

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were his father and mother, both sleeping calmly and quietly.

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

From this reading "_SURLY JIM_" One night, contrary to his usual habit, Pat could not sleep.

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

From this reading He sat up in bed, and looked round him in the moonlight.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading "_SURLY JIM_" One night, contrary to his usual habit, Pat could not sleep.

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

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading If father was in bed, Jim must be up in the lighthouse, watching to see the big lamp did not "go to sleep by accident," as the child phrased it in his own mind.

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

From this reading There were his father and mother, both sleeping calmly and quietly.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading He had been to sleep for some hours during the early part of the night, but now he was wide awake, and he did not feel like going to sleep any more.