Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading It was a great satisfaction to Mrs. Steiner to see that the swelling which had disfigured Fritz had disappeared, and his nose was in its normal condition.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

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

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

(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 There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

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

From this reading There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

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

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

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

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

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

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

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

From this reading There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The boys were so enthusiastic over their visit to the zoological garden, and so refreshed by sleep that all had a cheerful time while enjoying the substantial breakfast which their hostess had prepared.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading The boys were so enthusiastic over their visit to the zoological garden, and so refreshed by sleep that all had a cheerful time while enjoying the substantial breakfast which their hostess had prepared.

cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands

From this reading There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

clothing in general

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

a state at a particular time

From this reading It was a great satisfaction to Mrs. Steiner to see that the swelling which had disfigured Fritz had disappeared, and his nose was in its normal condition.

harmed or injured or spoiled

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading It was a great satisfaction to Mrs. Steiner to see that the swelling which had disfigured Fritz had disappeared, and his nose was in its normal condition.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

having the appearance spoiled

From this reading It was a great satisfaction to Mrs. Steiner to see that the swelling which had disfigured Fritz had disappeared, and his nose was in its normal condition.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

put on clothes

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The boys were so enthusiastic over their visit to the zoological garden, and so refreshed by sleep that all had a cheerful time while enjoying the substantial breakfast which their hostess had prepared.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading The boys were so enthusiastic over their visit to the zoological garden, and so refreshed by sleep that all had a cheerful time while enjoying the substantial breakfast which their hostess had prepared.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

set up or found

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

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

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The boys were so enthusiastic over their visit to the zoological garden, and so refreshed by sleep that all had a cheerful time while enjoying the substantial breakfast which their hostess had prepared.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was a great satisfaction to Mrs. Steiner to see that the swelling which had disfigured Fritz had disappeared, and his nose was in its normal condition.

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

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

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

From this reading It was a great satisfaction to Mrs. Steiner to see that the swelling which had disfigured Fritz had disappeared, and his nose was in its normal condition.

a woman host

From this reading The boys were so enthusiastic over their visit to the zoological garden, and so refreshed by sleep that all had a cheerful time while enjoying the substantial breakfast which their hostess had prepared.

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

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a great satisfaction to Mrs. Steiner to see that the swelling which had disfigured Fritz had disappeared, and his nose was in its normal condition.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a great satisfaction to Mrs. Steiner to see that the swelling which had disfigured Fritz had disappeared, and his nose was in its normal condition.

garments that must be repaired

From this reading There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading It was a great satisfaction to Mrs. Steiner to see that the swelling which had disfigured Fritz had disappeared, and his nose was in its normal condition.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading It was a great satisfaction to Mrs. Steiner to see that the swelling which had disfigured Fritz had disappeared, and his nose was in its normal condition.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

possessive form of “oh” — a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

above and across; more than

From this reading The boys were so enthusiastic over their visit to the zoological garden, and so refreshed by sleep that all had a cheerful time while enjoying the substantial breakfast which their hostess had prepared.

creeping evergreen shrub having narrow overlapping leaves and early white star-shaped flowers; of the pine barrens of New Jersey and the Carolinas

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The boys were so enthusiastic over their visit to the zoological garden, and so refreshed by sleep that all had a cheerful time while enjoying the substantial breakfast which their hostess had prepared.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

with restored energy

From this reading The boys were so enthusiastic over their visit to the zoological garden, and so refreshed by sleep that all had a cheerful time while enjoying the substantial breakfast which their hostess had prepared.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading It was a great satisfaction to Mrs. Steiner to see that the swelling which had disfigured Fritz had disappeared, and his nose was in its normal condition.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was a great satisfaction to Mrs. Steiner to see that the swelling which had disfigured Fritz had disappeared, and his nose was in its normal condition.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

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

From this reading The boys were so enthusiastic over their visit to the zoological garden, and so refreshed by sleep that all had a cheerful time while enjoying the substantial breakfast which their hostess had prepared.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The boys were so enthusiastic over their visit to the zoological garden, and so refreshed by sleep that all had a cheerful time while enjoying the substantial breakfast which their hostess had prepared.

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

From this reading There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

hurting

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

Austrian philosopher who founded anthroposophy (1861-1925)

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading The boys were so enthusiastic over their visit to the zoological garden, and so refreshed by sleep that all had a cheerful time while enjoying the substantial breakfast which their hostess had prepared.

an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

From this reading It was a great satisfaction to Mrs. Steiner to see that the swelling which had disfigured Fritz had disappeared, and his nose was in its normal condition.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a great satisfaction to Mrs. Steiner to see that the swelling which had disfigured Fritz had disappeared, and his nose was in its normal condition.

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

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The boys were so enthusiastic over their visit to the zoological garden, and so refreshed by sleep that all had a cheerful time while enjoying the substantial breakfast which their hostess had prepared.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

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

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

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

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

a source of difficulty

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

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

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The boys were so enthusiastic over their visit to the zoological garden, and so refreshed by sleep that all had a cheerful time while enjoying the substantial breakfast which their hostess had prepared.

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

From this reading There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

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

From this reading The boys were so enthusiastic over their visit to the zoological garden, and so refreshed by sleep that all had a cheerful time while enjoying the substantial breakfast which their hostess had prepared.

at the time that

From this reading There was some mending and much cleansing to be done, but all was finished in good time, when she called them to get ready for breakfast.

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

From this reading PIXY IN TROUBLE The next morning Mrs. Steiner arose earlier than usual to put in order the boys' clothes which had been damaged in the fight for Pixy.

during the time that

From this reading The boys were so enthusiastic over their visit to the zoological garden, and so refreshed by sleep that all had a cheerful time while enjoying the substantial breakfast which their hostess had prepared.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, Aunt Fanny, we are coming," said Fritz, and then followed "oh's" and "ah's" and other signs of discomfort as they arose to dress, and found themselves stiff and sore from the exertion and the blows of the afternoon before.

concerning the study of animals and their classification and properties

From this reading The boys were so enthusiastic over their visit to the zoological garden, and so refreshed by sleep that all had a cheerful time while enjoying the substantial breakfast which their hostess had prepared.