Chapter I

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

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

(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 This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

in addition

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

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

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

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

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Whenever Pee-wee Harris was given the choice of two desserts he invariably chose both.

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From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Whenever Pee-wee Harris was given the choice of two desserts he invariably chose both.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Whenever Pee-wee Harris was given the choice of two desserts he invariably chose both.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

past form of “conflict” — be in conflict

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

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

From this reading His greatest triumph of maneuvering, however, was when he “foiled” Father Time by means of the daylight saving law.

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

From this reading Whenever Pee-wee Harris was given the choice of two desserts he invariably chose both.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

past form of “eliminate” — terminate, end, or take out

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

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

From this reading His greatest triumph of maneuvering, however, was when he “foiled” Father Time by means of the daylight saving law.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading His greatest triumph of maneuvering, however, was when he “foiled” Father Time by means of the daylight saving law.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Whenever Pee-wee Harris was given the choice of two desserts he invariably chose both.

highest in quality

From this reading His greatest triumph of maneuvering, however, was when he “foiled” Father Time by means of the daylight saving law.

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

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

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

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)

From this reading Whenever Pee-wee Harris was given the choice of two desserts he invariably chose both.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

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

From this reading Whenever Pee-wee Harris was given the choice of two desserts he invariably chose both.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

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

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

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

From this reading His greatest triumph of maneuvering, however, was when he “foiled” Father Time by means of the daylight saving law.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

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

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading His greatest triumph of maneuvering, however, was when he “foiled” Father Time by means of the daylight saving law.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Whenever Pee-wee Harris was given the choice of two desserts he invariably chose both.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading His greatest triumph of maneuvering, however, was when he “foiled” Father Time by means of the daylight saving law.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

-ing form of “maneuver” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading His greatest triumph of maneuvering, however, was when he “foiled” Father Time by means of the daylight saving law.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading His greatest triumph of maneuvering, however, was when he “foiled” Father Time by means of the daylight saving law.

worth remembering

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

according to the clock

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

something you have to do

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Whenever Pee-wee Harris was given the choice of two desserts he invariably chose both.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

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From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

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

From this reading Whenever Pee-wee Harris was given the choice of two desserts he invariably chose both.

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

exactly

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

gather

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

a polite refusal of an invitation

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading His greatest triumph of maneuvering, however, was when he “foiled” Father Time by means of the daylight saving law.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

an educational institution

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading On that memorable occasion he set the hands of the kitchen clock back an hour which enabled him to have supper home at six o’clock and also to reach the scout rally at North Bridgeboro at six o’clock, where he partook of a second supper, including a helping of plum pudding—_and_ a helping of apple pie.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

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

From this reading Whenever Pee-wee Harris was given the choice of two desserts he invariably chose both.

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

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

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

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His greatest triumph of maneuvering, however, was when he “foiled” Father Time by means of the daylight saving law.

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

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading His greatest triumph of maneuvering, however, was when he “foiled” Father Time by means of the daylight saving law.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

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

From this reading Whenever Pee-wee Harris was given the choice of two desserts he invariably chose both.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

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

From this reading Whenever Pee-wee Harris was given the choice of two desserts he invariably chose both.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

at the time that

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Whenever Pee-wee Harris was given the choice of two desserts he invariably chose both.

in or at the place that

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

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

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thus, when the Sunday School picnic with its ice cream and cake conflicted with the troops’ hike, Pee-wee saved the day and much of the ice cream by proposing that they hike to the scene of the picnic.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading This policy, which eliminated all possibility of vain regrets, had worked so well that he applied it on all occasions where a difficult choice was involved, on the wise principle that if he took everything he would not lose much.