Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

a quantity of money

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

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

From this reading BUCKING THE STUDENT COUNCIL Early December brought cold weather in its train and unusually heavy snows.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

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

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

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

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

-ing form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

maintain with or as if with a bet

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

lacking taste or flavor or tang

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

in bodily form

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Householders were kept busy shoveling walks clean and the boys and girls reveled in plenty of coasting.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading BUCKING THE STUDENT COUNCIL Early December brought cold weather in its train and unusually heavy snows.

-ing form of “buck” — to strive with determination

From this reading BUCKING THE STUDENT COUNCIL Early December brought cold weather in its train and unusually heavy snows.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Householders were kept busy shoveling walks clean and the boys and girls reveled in plenty of coasting.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Householders were kept busy shoveling walks clean and the boys and girls reveled in plenty of coasting.

a resident of a coastal area

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading Householders were kept busy shoveling walks clean and the boys and girls reveled in plenty of coasting.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading BUCKING THE STUDENT COUNCIL Early December brought cold weather in its train and unusually heavy snows.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

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

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading BUCKING THE STUDENT COUNCIL Early December brought cold weather in its train and unusually heavy snows.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading BUCKING THE STUDENT COUNCIL Early December brought cold weather in its train and unusually heavy snows.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

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

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

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

From this reading BUCKING THE STUDENT COUNCIL Early December brought cold weather in its train and unusually heavy snows.

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

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

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

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Householders were kept busy shoveling walks clean and the boys and girls reveled in plenty of coasting.

the act of departing

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

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

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading BUCKING THE STUDENT COUNCIL Early December brought cold weather in its train and unusually heavy snows.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

plural of “householder” — someone who owns a home

From this reading Householders were kept busy shoveling walks clean and the boys and girls reveled in plenty of coasting.

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

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

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

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

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

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

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

From this reading BUCKING THE STUDENT COUNCIL Early December brought cold weather in its train and unusually heavy snows.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

cause to arise

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading BUCKING THE STUDENT COUNCIL Early December brought cold weather in its train and unusually heavy snows.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Householders were kept busy shoveling walks clean and the boys and girls reveled in plenty of coasting.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

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 Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

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

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

not any; not one

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

the middle of the day

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Householders were kept busy shoveling walks clean and the boys and girls reveled in plenty of coasting.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

above and across; more than

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

a full supply

From this reading Householders were kept busy shoveling walks clean and the boys and girls reveled in plenty of coasting.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

past form of “revel” — take delight in

From this reading Householders were kept busy shoveling walks clean and the boys and girls reveled in plenty of coasting.

widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

rebuking a person harshly

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

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

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

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

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

-ing form of “shovel” — dig with or as if with a shovel

From this reading Householders were kept busy shoveling walks clean and the boys and girls reveled in plenty of coasting.

plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

be seated

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading BUCKING THE STUDENT COUNCIL Early December brought cold weather in its train and unusually heavy snows.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading BUCKING THE STUDENT COUNCIL Early December brought cold weather in its train and unusually heavy snows.

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

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

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

From this reading BUCKING THE STUDENT COUNCIL Early December brought cold weather in its train and unusually heavy snows.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

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

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

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

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

create by training and teaching

From this reading BUCKING THE STUDENT COUNCIL Early December brought cold weather in its train and unusually heavy snows.

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

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading BUCKING THE STUDENT COUNCIL Early December brought cold weather in its train and unusually heavy snows.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Householders were kept busy shoveling walks clean and the boys and girls reveled in plenty of coasting.

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

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Finally Doctor Hugh devised a plan of going around that way before he came home and, if Sarah were there, picking her and the sled up bodily and bestowing them in the car.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading BUCKING THE STUDENT COUNCIL Early December brought cold weather in its train and unusually heavy snows.

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

From this reading Householders were kept busy shoveling walks clean and the boys and girls reveled in plenty of coasting.

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

From this reading Sarah was invariably late for supper these days and no amount of scolding from Winnie, or pleading from Aunt Trudy, could induce her to desert the hill as long as a single coaster remained to keep her company.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I'll bet I know something you don't," said Fannie Mears one noon, coming over with Nina Edmonds to sit at the corner table with Rosemary in bland indifference to scowls from Sarah and sighs from Shirley.