Chapter II · Chapter 2

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

later than; following

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

(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 Next morning no sun could be seen, and when the dogs rushed into the enclosures, dark clouds, shrieking winds, and sheets of driving snow told them that winter had begun and soon there would be hard work for them all.

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

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading July and August, the two months that were called the summer-time at the Hospice, passed swiftly, and Jan and Rollo knew that very soon it would be winter.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading July and August, the two months that were called the summer-time at the Hospice, passed swiftly, and Jan and Rollo knew that very soon it would be winter.

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

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Next morning no sun could be seen, and when the dogs rushed into the enclosures, dark clouds, shrieking winds, and sheets of driving snow told them that winter had begun and soon there would be hard work for them all.

French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The first big snow storm blew over the mountains early in September, while Jan and his brother slept, warm and snug, beside their mother.

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

From this reading The first big snow storm blew over the mountains early in September, while Jan and his brother slept, warm and snug, beside their mother.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading The first big snow storm blew over the mountains early in September, while Jan and his brother slept, warm and snug, beside their mother.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The first big snow storm blew over the mountains early in September, while Jan and his brother slept, warm and snug, beside their mother.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

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

From this reading July and August, the two months that were called the summer-time at the Hospice, passed swiftly, and Jan and Rollo knew that very soon it would be winter.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Next morning no sun could be seen, and when the dogs rushed into the enclosures, dark clouds, shrieking winds, and sheets of driving snow told them that winter had begun and soon there would be hard work for them all.

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

From this reading Next morning no sun could be seen, and when the dogs rushed into the enclosures, dark clouds, shrieking winds, and sheets of driving snow told them that winter had begun and soon there would be hard work for them all.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Next morning no sun could be seen, and when the dogs rushed into the enclosures, dark clouds, shrieking winds, and sheets of driving snow told them that winter had begun and soon there would be hard work for them all.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Next morning no sun could be seen, and when the dogs rushed into the enclosures, dark clouds, shrieking winds, and sheets of driving snow told them that winter had begun and soon there would be hard work for them all.

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

From this reading The first big snow storm blew over the mountains early in September, while Jan and his brother slept, warm and snug, beside their mother.

plural of “enclosure” — a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose

From this reading Next morning no sun could be seen, and when the dogs rushed into the enclosures, dark clouds, shrieking winds, and sheets of driving snow told them that winter had begun and soon there would be hard work for them all.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first big snow storm blew over the mountains early in September, while Jan and his brother slept, warm and snug, beside their mother.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

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

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

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

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

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

From this reading Next morning no sun could be seen, and when the dogs rushed into the enclosures, dark clouds, shrieking winds, and sheets of driving snow told them that winter had begun and soon there would be hard work for them all.

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

From this reading The first big snow storm blew over the mountains early in September, while Jan and his brother slept, warm and snug, beside their mother.

a lodging for travelers (especially one kept by a monastic order)

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

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

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Next morning no sun could be seen, and when the dogs rushed into the enclosures, dark clouds, shrieking winds, and sheets of driving snow told them that winter had begun and soon there would be hard work for them all.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading July and August, the two months that were called the summer-time at the Hospice, passed swiftly, and Jan and Rollo knew that very soon it would be winter.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading July and August, the two months that were called the summer-time at the Hospice, passed swiftly, and Jan and Rollo knew that very soon it would be winter.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading July and August, the two months that were called the summer-time at the Hospice, passed swiftly, and Jan and Rollo knew that very soon it would be winter.

and nothing more

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading July and August, the two months that were called the summer-time at the Hospice, passed swiftly, and Jan and Rollo knew that very soon it would be winter.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

a unit of instruction

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading July and August, the two months that were called the summer-time at the Hospice, passed swiftly, and Jan and Rollo knew that very soon it would be winter.

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

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Next morning no sun could be seen, and when the dogs rushed into the enclosures, dark clouds, shrieking winds, and sheets of driving snow told them that winter had begun and soon there would be hard work for them all.

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

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

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From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The first big snow storm blew over the mountains early in September, while Jan and his brother slept, warm and snug, beside their mother.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next morning no sun could be seen, and when the dogs rushed into the enclosures, dark clouds, shrieking winds, and sheets of driving snow told them that winter had begun and soon there would be hard work for them all.

not any; not one

From this reading Next morning no sun could be seen, and when the dogs rushed into the enclosures, dark clouds, shrieking winds, and sheets of driving snow told them that winter had begun and soon there would be hard work for them all.

dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

above and across; more than

From this reading The first big snow storm blew over the mountains early in September, while Jan and his brother slept, warm and snug, beside their mother.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading July and August, the two months that were called the summer-time at the Hospice, passed swiftly, and Jan and Rollo knew that very soon it would be winter.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

plural of “puppy” — a young dog

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

recurring again and again

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading July and August, the two months that were called the summer-time at the Hospice, passed swiftly, and Jan and Rollo knew that very soon it would be winter.

done under pressure

From this reading Next morning no sun could be seen, and when the dogs rushed into the enclosures, dark clouds, shrieking winds, and sheets of driving snow told them that winter had begun and soon there would be hard work for them all.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Next morning no sun could be seen, and when the dogs rushed into the enclosures, dark clouds, shrieking winds, and sheets of driving snow told them that winter had begun and soon there would be hard work for them all.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading The first big snow storm blew over the mountains early in September, while Jan and his brother slept, warm and snug, beside their mother.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading Next morning no sun could be seen, and when the dogs rushed into the enclosures, dark clouds, shrieking winds, and sheets of driving snow told them that winter had begun and soon there would be hard work for them all.

sharp piercing cry

From this reading Next morning no sun could be seen, and when the dogs rushed into the enclosures, dark clouds, shrieking winds, and sheets of driving snow told them that winter had begun and soon there would be hard work for them all.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The first big snow storm blew over the mountains early in September, while Jan and his brother slept, warm and snug, beside their mother.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading The first big snow storm blew over the mountains early in September, while Jan and his brother slept, warm and snug, beside their mother.

in the near future

From this reading July and August, the two months that were called the summer-time at the Hospice, passed swiftly, and Jan and Rollo knew that very soon it would be winter.

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From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The first big snow storm blew over the mountains early in September, while Jan and his brother slept, warm and snug, beside their mother.

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From this reading July and August, the two months that were called the summer-time at the Hospice, passed swiftly, and Jan and Rollo knew that very soon it would be winter.

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

From this reading Next morning no sun could be seen, and when the dogs rushed into the enclosures, dark clouds, shrieking winds, and sheets of driving snow told them that winter had begun and soon there would be hard work for them all.

in a swift manner

From this reading July and August, the two months that were called the summer-time at the Hospice, passed swiftly, and Jan and Rollo knew that very soon it would be winter.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading July and August, the two months that were called the summer-time at the Hospice, passed swiftly, and Jan and Rollo knew that very soon it would be winter.

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

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Next morning no sun could be seen, and when the dogs rushed into the enclosures, dark clouds, shrieking winds, and sheets of driving snow told them that winter had begun and soon there would be hard work for them all.

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

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

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

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

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

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

precisely as stated

From this reading July and August, the two months that were called the summer-time at the Hospice, passed swiftly, and Jan and Rollo knew that very soon it would be winter.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The first big snow storm blew over the mountains early in September, while Jan and his brother slept, warm and snug, beside their mother.

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

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

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

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE LAND OF SNOW The lesson of the trail had to be repeated several times, before the two puppies understood just what they were expected to do.

at the time that

From this reading Next morning no sun could be seen, and when the dogs rushed into the enclosures, dark clouds, shrieking winds, and sheets of driving snow told them that winter had begun and soon there would be hard work for them all.

during the time that

From this reading The first big snow storm blew over the mountains early in September, while Jan and his brother slept, warm and snug, beside their mother.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Next morning no sun could be seen, and when the dogs rushed into the enclosures, dark clouds, shrieking winds, and sheets of driving snow told them that winter had begun and soon there would be hard work for them all.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading July and August, the two months that were called the summer-time at the Hospice, passed swiftly, and Jan and Rollo knew that very soon it would be winter.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Day after day their mother told them more about the brave deeds of the St. Bernard dogs, for the work of the mother-dogs of the Hospice was to teach the puppies to be kindly, obedient and loyal to the trust placed in them by the good monks.

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

From this reading July and August, the two months that were called the summer-time at the Hospice, passed swiftly, and Jan and Rollo knew that very soon it would be winter.