Chapter XXI

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Bertha spent the whole forenoon in showing the old gentleman about the estate, and leading him to all the pleasant places in the vicinity.

later than; following

From this reading After luncheon, Richard took them over to Whitestone in the _Greyhound_, and on their return they visited Van Alstine’s Island and the Glen.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Even Dunk’s Hollow had heard the glad tidings of the return of the family to Woodville, and the children of the little mission school had gone to the Glen in the forenoon, and again in the afternoon, in the hope that Bertha might meet them there.

anew

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

(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 Bertha spent the whole forenoon in showing the old gentleman about the estate, and leading him to all the pleasant places in the vicinity.

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From this reading After luncheon, Richard took them over to Whitestone in the _Greyhound_, and on their return they visited Van Alstine’s Island and the Glen.

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

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

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

From this reading As the party landed, they were received with shouts of rejoicing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

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From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

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From this reading Even Dunk’s Hollow had heard the glad tidings of the return of the family to Woodville, and the children of the little mission school had gone to the Glen in the forenoon, and again in the afternoon, in the hope that Bertha might meet them there.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Bertha spent the whole forenoon in showing the old gentleman about the estate, and leading him to all the pleasant places in the vicinity.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Dunk’s Hollow had heard the glad tidings of the return of the family to Woodville, and the children of the little mission school had gone to the Glen in the forenoon, and again in the afternoon, in the hope that Bertha might meet them there.

a social unit living together

From this reading Even Dunk’s Hollow had heard the glad tidings of the return of the family to Woodville, and the children of the little mission school had gone to the Glen in the forenoon, and again in the afternoon, in the hope that Bertha might meet them there.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Bertha spent the whole forenoon in showing the old gentleman about the estate, and leading him to all the pleasant places in the vicinity.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

a man of refinement

From this reading Bertha spent the whole forenoon in showing the old gentleman about the estate, and leading him to all the pleasant places in the vicinity.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Even Dunk’s Hollow had heard the glad tidings of the return of the family to Woodville, and the children of the little mission school had gone to the Glen in the forenoon, and again in the afternoon, in the hope that Bertha might meet them there.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Even Dunk’s Hollow had heard the glad tidings of the return of the family to Woodville, and the children of the little mission school had gone to the Glen in the forenoon, and again in the afternoon, in the hope that Bertha might meet them there.

let have

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog

From this reading After luncheon, Richard took them over to Whitestone in the _Greyhound_, and on their return they visited Van Alstine’s Island and the Glen.

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

From this reading Even Dunk’s Hollow had heard the glad tidings of the return of the family to Woodville, and the children of the little mission school had gone to the Glen in the forenoon, and again in the afternoon, in the hope that Bertha might meet them there.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Even Dunk’s Hollow had heard the glad tidings of the return of the family to Woodville, and the children of the little mission school had gone to the Glen in the forenoon, and again in the afternoon, in the hope that Bertha might meet them there.

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

From this reading Bertha spent the whole forenoon in showing the old gentleman about the estate, and leading him to all the pleasant places in the vicinity.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading Even Dunk’s Hollow had heard the glad tidings of the return of the family to Woodville, and the children of the little mission school had gone to the Glen in the forenoon, and again in the afternoon, in the hope that Bertha might meet them there.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Even Dunk’s Hollow had heard the glad tidings of the return of the family to Woodville, and the children of the little mission school had gone to the Glen in the forenoon, and again in the afternoon, in the hope that Bertha might meet them there.

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

From this reading Bertha spent the whole forenoon in showing the old gentleman about the estate, and leading him to all the pleasant places in the vicinity.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading After luncheon, Richard took them over to Whitestone in the _Greyhound_, and on their return they visited Van Alstine’s Island and the Glen.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading As the party landed, they were received with shouts of rejoicing.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Bertha spent the whole forenoon in showing the old gentleman about the estate, and leading him to all the pleasant places in the vicinity.

the act of departing

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

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

From this reading Even Dunk’s Hollow had heard the glad tidings of the return of the family to Woodville, and the children of the little mission school had gone to the Glen in the forenoon, and again in the afternoon, in the hope that Bertha might meet them there.

a midday meal

From this reading After luncheon, Richard took them over to Whitestone in the _Greyhound_, and on their return they visited Van Alstine’s Island and the Glen.

come together

From this reading Even Dunk’s Hollow had heard the glad tidings of the return of the family to Woodville, and the children of the little mission school had gone to the Glen in the forenoon, and again in the afternoon, in the hope that Bertha might meet them there.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Even Dunk’s Hollow had heard the glad tidings of the return of the family to Woodville, and the children of the little mission school had gone to the Glen in the forenoon, and again in the afternoon, in the hope that Bertha might meet them there.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Even Dunk’s Hollow had heard the glad tidings of the return of the family to Woodville, and the children of the little mission school had gone to the Glen in the forenoon, and again in the afternoon, in the hope that Bertha might meet them there.

a form of address for a man

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

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From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

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

From this reading Bertha spent the whole forenoon in showing the old gentleman about the estate, and leading him to all the pleasant places in the vicinity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After luncheon, Richard took them over to Whitestone in the _Greyhound_, and on their return they visited Van Alstine’s Island and the Glen.

above and across; more than

From this reading After luncheon, Richard took them over to Whitestone in the _Greyhound_, and on their return they visited Van Alstine’s Island and the Glen.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading As the party landed, they were received with shouts of rejoicing.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Bertha spent the whole forenoon in showing the old gentleman about the estate, and leading him to all the pleasant places in the vicinity.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Bertha spent the whole forenoon in showing the old gentleman about the estate, and leading him to all the pleasant places in the vicinity.

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

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading As the party landed, they were received with shouts of rejoicing.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading As the party landed, they were received with shouts of rejoicing.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading After luncheon, Richard took them over to Whitestone in the _Greyhound_, and on their return they visited Van Alstine’s Island and the Glen.

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From this reading After luncheon, Richard took them over to Whitestone in the _Greyhound_, and on their return they visited Van Alstine’s Island and the Glen.

an educational institution

From this reading Even Dunk’s Hollow had heard the glad tidings of the return of the family to Woodville, and the children of the little mission school had gone to the Glen in the forenoon, and again in the afternoon, in the hope that Bertha might meet them there.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading As the party landed, they were received with shouts of rejoicing.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Bertha spent the whole forenoon in showing the old gentleman about the estate, and leading him to all the pleasant places in the vicinity.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Bertha spent the whole forenoon in showing the old gentleman about the estate, and leading him to all the pleasant places in the vicinity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even Dunk’s Hollow had heard the glad tidings of the return of the family to Woodville, and the children of the little mission school had gone to the Glen in the forenoon, and again in the afternoon, in the hope that Bertha might meet them there.

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

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading After luncheon, Richard took them over to Whitestone in the _Greyhound_, and on their return they visited Van Alstine’s Island and the Glen.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After luncheon, Richard took them over to Whitestone in the _Greyhound_, and on their return they visited Van Alstine’s Island and the Glen.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Even Dunk’s Hollow had heard the glad tidings of the return of the family to Woodville, and the children of the little mission school had gone to the Glen in the forenoon, and again in the afternoon, in the hope that Bertha might meet them there.

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

From this reading After luncheon, Richard took them over to Whitestone in the _Greyhound_, and on their return they visited Van Alstine’s Island and the Glen.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Even Dunk’s Hollow had heard the glad tidings of the return of the family to Woodville, and the children of the little mission school had gone to the Glen in the forenoon, and again in the afternoon, in the hope that Bertha might meet them there.

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

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading After luncheon, Richard took them over to Whitestone in the _Greyhound_, and on their return they visited Van Alstine’s Island and the Glen.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading After luncheon, Richard took them over to Whitestone in the _Greyhound_, and on their return they visited Van Alstine’s Island and the Glen.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Bertha spent the whole forenoon in showing the old gentleman about the estate, and leading him to all the pleasant places in the vicinity.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading After luncheon, Richard took them over to Whitestone in the _Greyhound_, and on their return they visited Van Alstine’s Island and the Glen.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

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

From this reading As the party landed, they were received with shouts of rejoicing.

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From this reading After luncheon, Richard took them over to Whitestone in the _Greyhound_, and on their return they visited Van Alstine’s Island and the Glen.

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

From this reading Bertha spent the whole forenoon in showing the old gentleman about the estate, and leading him to all the pleasant places in the vicinity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BERTHA VISITS THE GLEN AGAIN The next day Mr. Grant and Uncle Obed went to the city to arrange the business of the former, leaving Mr. Presby at home with the children.

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

From this reading Even Dunk’s Hollow had heard the glad tidings of the return of the family to Woodville, and the children of the little mission school had gone to the Glen in the forenoon, and again in the afternoon, in the hope that Bertha might meet them there.