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 AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Rose and Polly had decided to remain indoors, and all the afternoon they had been busy sorting the shells that they had been collecting.

(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 Rose and Polly had decided to remain indoors, and all the afternoon they had been busy sorting the shells that they had been collecting.

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

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "We've less of that kind than we have of any of the others.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

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

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

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

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

terminate

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading "I wish I had more of these," said Polly, pointing to a little heap of oddly shaped shells, white in color, with here and there markings of soft brown.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Rose and Polly had decided to remain indoors, and all the afternoon they had been busy sorting the shells that they had been collecting.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

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

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

the act of gathering something together

From this reading Rose and Polly had decided to remain indoors, and all the afternoon they had been busy sorting the shells that they had been collecting.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading "I wish I had more of these," said Polly, pointing to a little heap of oddly shaped shells, white in color, with here and there markings of soft brown.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Rose and Polly had decided to remain indoors, and all the afternoon they had been busy sorting the shells that they had been collecting.

every person

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

reflecting light

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

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

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "We've less of that kind than we have of any of the others.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading "I wish I had more of these," said Polly, pointing to a little heap of oddly shaped shells, white in color, with here and there markings of soft brown.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I wish I had more of these," said Polly, pointing to a little heap of oddly shaped shells, white in color, with here and there markings of soft brown.

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

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

within a building

From this reading Rose and Polly had decided to remain indoors, and all the afternoon they had been busy sorting the shells that they had been collecting.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "We've less of that kind than we have of any of the others.

darkened with overcast

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading "We've less of that kind than we have of any of the others.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "I wish I had more of these," said Polly, pointing to a little heap of oddly shaped shells, white in color, with here and there markings of soft brown.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

plural of “marking” — a distinguishing symbol

From this reading "I wish I had more of these," said Polly, pointing to a little heap of oddly shaped shells, white in color, with here and there markings of soft brown.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

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

From this reading "I wish I had more of these," said Polly, pointing to a little heap of oddly shaped shells, white in color, with here and there markings of soft brown.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading "I wish I had more of these," said Polly, pointing to a little heap of oddly shaped shells, white in color, with here and there markings of soft brown.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

and nothing more

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

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From this reading "We've less of that kind than we have of any of the others.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading "I wish I had more of these," said Polly, pointing to a little heap of oddly shaped shells, white in color, with here and there markings of soft brown.

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From this reading Rose and Polly had decided to remain indoors, and all the afternoon they had been busy sorting the shells that they had been collecting.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Rose and Polly had decided to remain indoors, and all the afternoon they had been busy sorting the shells that they had been collecting.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I wish I had more of these," said Polly, pointing to a little heap of oddly shaped shells, white in color, with here and there markings of soft brown.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading "I wish I had more of these," said Polly, pointing to a little heap of oddly shaped shells, white in color, with here and there markings of soft brown.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading Rose and Polly had decided to remain indoors, and all the afternoon they had been busy sorting the shells that they had been collecting.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I wish so too," Rose said.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading "I wish I had more of these," said Polly, pointing to a little heap of oddly shaped shells, white in color, with here and there markings of soft brown.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion

From this reading Rose and Polly had decided to remain indoors, and all the afternoon they had been busy sorting the shells that they had been collecting.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "We've less of that kind than we have of any of the others.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

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

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

in or at that place or location

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "I wish I had more of these," said Polly, pointing to a little heap of oddly shaped shells, white in color, with here and there markings of soft brown.

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

From this reading Rose and Polly had decided to remain indoors, and all the afternoon they had been busy sorting the shells that they had been collecting.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

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

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "I wish so too," Rose said.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We've less of that kind than we have of any of the others.

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From this reading "We've less of that kind than we have of any of the others.

at the time that

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

a Caucasian

From this reading "I wish I had more of these," said Polly, pointing to a little heap of oddly shaped shells, white in color, with here and there markings of soft brown.

a wave that is blown by the wind so its crest is broken and appears white

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "I wish I had more of these," said Polly, pointing to a little heap of oddly shaped shells, white in color, with here and there markings of soft brown.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AUNT ROSE CALLS There had been many sunny days with blue skies, and never a cloud in sight, when one day, to the surprise of everyone, the sky appeared to be a solid mass of dark, leaden clouds, and the sea that for such a long time had been glistening and sparkling, now showed only a dark sullen surface, with here and there a whitecap to break its monotony.