Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading They sat in a row, their legs drawn up and held by their clasped hands.

(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 "The river is going to eat the edge of this lawn all away if they don't face it with stone," said Roly Poly.

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

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the edge of the lawn where the Isle of Desserts had been, six figures sat in the darkness.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "The river is going to eat the edge of this lawn all away if they don't face it with stone," said Roly Poly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At the edge of the lawn where the Isle of Desserts had been, six figures sat in the darkness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading They sat in a row, their legs drawn up and held by their clasped hands.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading At the edge of the lawn where the Isle of Desserts had been, six figures sat in the darkness.

plural of “dessert” — a dish served as the last course of a meal

From this reading At the edge of the lawn where the Isle of Desserts had been, six figures sat in the darkness.

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

From this reading "The river is going to eat the edge of this lawn all away if they don't face it with stone," said Roly Poly.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading They sat in a row, their legs drawn up and held by their clasped hands.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

take in solid food

From this reading "The river is going to eat the edge of this lawn all away if they don't face it with stone," said Roly Poly.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading At the edge of the lawn where the Isle of Desserts had been, six figures sat in the darkness.

apart from; not including

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "The river is going to eat the edge of this lawn all away if they don't face it with stone," said Roly Poly.

extremely hungry

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading At the edge of the lawn where the Isle of Desserts had been, six figures sat in the darkness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

the act of departing

From this reading "The river is going to eat the edge of this lawn all away if they don't face it with stone," said Roly Poly.

destroyed or killed

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

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

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading They sat in a row, their legs drawn up and held by their clasped hands.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading They sat in a row, their legs drawn up and held by their clasped hands.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

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

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "The river is going to eat the edge of this lawn all away if they don't face it with stone," said Roly Poly.

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

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

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

From this reading "The river is going to eat the edge of this lawn all away if they don't face it with stone," said Roly Poly.

a small island

From this reading At the edge of the lawn where the Isle of Desserts had been, six figures sat in the darkness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "The river is going to eat the edge of this lawn all away if they don't face it with stone," said Roly Poly.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

staying power

From this reading They sat in a row, their legs drawn up and held by their clasped hands.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

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

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

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

From this reading They sat waiting and watching in the silent night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

above and across; more than

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

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

From this reading "The river is going to eat the edge of this lawn all away if they don't face it with stone," said Roly Poly.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

unrestrained merrymaking

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading "The river is going to eat the edge of this lawn all away if they don't face it with stone," said Roly Poly.

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

From this reading "The river is going to eat the edge of this lawn all away if they don't face it with stone," said Roly Poly.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading They sat in a row, their legs drawn up and held by their clasped hands.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The river is going to eat the edge of this lawn all away if they don't face it with stone," said Roly Poly.

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

From this reading At the edge of the lawn where the Isle of Desserts had been, six figures sat in the darkness.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading They sat waiting and watching in the silent night.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading At the edge of the lawn where the Isle of Desserts had been, six figures sat in the darkness.

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

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

not in physical motion

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading "The river is going to eat the edge of this lawn all away if they don't face it with stone," said Roly Poly.

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

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

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

From this reading They sat in a row, their legs drawn up and held by their clasped hands.

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

From this reading "The river is going to eat the edge of this lawn all away if they don't face it with stone," said Roly Poly.

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

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

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

From this reading They sat in a row, their legs drawn up and held by their clasped hands.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

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

From this reading They sat waiting and watching in the silent night.

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

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading They sat waiting and watching in the silent night.

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

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

in or at the place that

From this reading At the edge of the lawn where the Isle of Desserts had been, six figures sat in the darkness.

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

From this reading RETURN OF THE HERO The lawn party was over, two score or more of famished guests had gone to their homes, the lights in the Skybrow house were out, the sputtering candles in the Japanese lanterns were dying one by one, the grounds were still and dark except for the merry moon which smiled down upon the scene of revelry and tragedy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "The river is going to eat the edge of this lawn all away if they don't face it with stone," said Roly Poly.