Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

later than; following

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

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

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

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

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

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

From this reading He deserted the old love for the new and betook himself to Memorial Cabin.

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

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading He deserted the old love for the new and betook himself to Memorial Cabin.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading He deserted the old love for the new and betook himself to Memorial Cabin.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

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

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He deserted the old love for the new and betook himself to Memorial Cabin.

set up or found

From this reading He found the scene quiet and restful after his strenuous journey.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading No sign was there of Pee-wee’s unknown guest.

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

From this reading He deserted the old love for the new and betook himself to Memorial Cabin.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He deserted the old love for the new and betook himself to Memorial Cabin.

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

From this reading He found the scene quiet and restful after his strenuous journey.

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

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

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

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

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

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

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading He found the scene quiet and restful after his strenuous journey.

having or covered with leaves

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

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

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

a recognition of meritorious service

From this reading He deserted the old love for the new and betook himself to Memorial Cabin.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He deserted the old love for the new and betook himself to Memorial Cabin.

not any; not one

From this reading No sign was there of Pee-wee’s unknown guest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

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

From this reading He deserted the old love for the new and betook himself to Memorial Cabin.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

share in something

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

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

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

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

From this reading No sign was there of Pee-wee’s unknown guest.

full of fun and high spirits

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading He found the scene quiet and restful after his strenuous journey.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

affording physical or mental rest

From this reading He found the scene quiet and restful after his strenuous journey.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading He found the scene quiet and restful after his strenuous journey.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading No sign was there of Pee-wee’s unknown guest.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading He found the scene quiet and restful after his strenuous journey.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

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

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

in or at that place or location

From this reading No sign was there of Pee-wee’s unknown guest.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

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

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

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

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

not known

From this reading No sign was there of Pee-wee’s unknown guest.

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

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

make a vow; promise

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

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

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

at the time that

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

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

From this reading The birds sang in the trees which enclosed the rustic cabin, squirrels, darted from limb to limb and hurried up and down the trunks, and the sun sent his playful rays down through the leafy branches.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE SOLEMN VOW In less than an hour after the arrival of the trio the whole camp was singing, “_Will you love me when my flivver is a wreck?_” But Pee-wee paused not to participate in the honors paid to Townsend and Liz.