Chapter XXI

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

From this reading A great deal can be done in three weeks’ time.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading What _was_ actually accomplished would fill a good-sized volume; so it is well that you are to imagine instead of read about it.

highly skilled

From this reading What _was_ actually accomplished would fill a good-sized volume; so it is well that you are to imagine instead of read about it.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

in actual fact

From this reading What _was_ actually accomplished would fill a good-sized volume; so it is well that you are to imagine instead of read about it.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

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

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

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

From this reading YOU are to imagine much that was done inside that long, low house on the hill during the next three weeks.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

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

From this reading A great deal can be done in three weeks’ time.

United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading A great deal can be done in three weeks’ time.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading A great deal can be done in three weeks’ time.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading YOU are to imagine much that was done inside that long, low house on the hill during the next three weeks.

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From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading YOU are to imagine much that was done inside that long, low house on the hill during the next three weeks.

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From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

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From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

not divided or shared with others

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading What _was_ actually accomplished would fill a good-sized volume; so it is well that you are to imagine instead of read about it.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

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From this reading What _was_ actually accomplished would fill a good-sized volume; so it is well that you are to imagine instead of read about it.

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

From this reading A great deal can be done in three weeks’ time.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading YOU are to imagine much that was done inside that long, low house on the hill during the next three weeks.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading YOU are to imagine much that was done inside that long, low house on the hill during the next three weeks.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading YOU are to imagine much that was done inside that long, low house on the hill during the next three weeks.

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

From this reading A great deal can be done in three weeks’ time.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading YOU are to imagine much that was done inside that long, low house on the hill during the next three weeks.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading What _was_ actually accomplished would fill a good-sized volume; so it is well that you are to imagine instead of read about it.

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

From this reading What _was_ actually accomplished would fill a good-sized volume; so it is well that you are to imagine instead of read about it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What _was_ actually accomplished would fill a good-sized volume; so it is well that you are to imagine instead of read about it.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

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 YOU are to imagine much that was done inside that long, low house on the hill during the next three weeks.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading YOU are to imagine much that was done inside that long, low house on the hill during the next three weeks.

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 A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading YOU are to imagine much that was done inside that long, low house on the hill during the next three weeks.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading YOU are to imagine much that was done inside that long, low house on the hill during the next three weeks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading What _was_ actually accomplished would fill a good-sized volume; so it is well that you are to imagine instead of read about it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading YOU are to imagine much that was done inside that long, low house on the hill during the next three weeks.

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

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

plural of “painter” — an artist who paints

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

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

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading TRYING QUESTIONS.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading What _was_ actually accomplished would fill a good-sized volume; so it is well that you are to imagine instead of read about it.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading What _was_ actually accomplished would fill a good-sized volume; so it is well that you are to imagine instead of read about it.

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

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

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

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

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

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading YOU are to imagine much that was done inside that long, low house on the hill during the next three weeks.

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

From this reading YOU are to imagine much that was done inside that long, low house on the hill during the next three weeks.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading YOU are to imagine much that was done inside that long, low house on the hill during the next three weeks.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A great deal can be done in three weeks’ time.

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

From this reading YOU are to imagine much that was done inside that long, low house on the hill during the next three weeks.

hard to endure

From this reading TRYING QUESTIONS.

precisely as stated

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading What _was_ actually accomplished would fill a good-sized volume; so it is well that you are to imagine instead of read about it.

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

From this reading YOU are to imagine much that was done inside that long, low house on the hill during the next three weeks.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading YOU are to imagine much that was done inside that long, low house on the hill during the next three weeks.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading What _was_ actually accomplished would fill a good-sized volume; so it is well that you are to imagine instead of read about it.

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

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What _was_ actually accomplished would fill a good-sized volume; so it is well that you are to imagine instead of read about it.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading A great many wheels of progress were started during that very first day—Ruth among the stores, Judge Burnham among the paper-hangers, painters and draymen, Susan in the Erskine attic, sorting out and packing many things that, according to Judge Erskine’s orders, were Ruth’s exclusive property.

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

From this reading What _was_ actually accomplished would fill a good-sized volume; so it is well that you are to imagine instead of read about it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading YOU are to imagine much that was done inside that long, low house on the hill during the next three weeks.