Chapter VII

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

From this reading "The salt's in the air--especially when there is a storm at sea," explained Heavy.

later than; following

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "The salt's in the air--especially when there is a storm at sea," explained Heavy.

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

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

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

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "The salt's in the air--especially when there is a storm at sea," explained Heavy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

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

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

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

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

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

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

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

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "My! how sharp it is!" cried Ruth.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading "The salt's in the air--especially when there is a storm at sea," explained Heavy.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "The salt's in the air--especially when there is a storm at sea," explained Heavy.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

plural of “gust” — a strong current of air

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

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

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

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

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

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

From this reading "My! how sharp it is!" cried Ruth.

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

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

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

From this reading "My! how sharp it is!" cried Ruth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

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

From this reading "And it's salt!"

having the color of lead

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

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

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My! how sharp it is!" cried Ruth.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

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

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

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

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

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

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading "And it's salt!"

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

From this reading "The salt's in the air--especially when there is a storm at sea," explained Heavy.

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

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

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

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading "My! how sharp it is!" cried Ruth.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading "The salt's in the air--especially when there is a storm at sea," explained Heavy.

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

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

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

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

create by training and teaching

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

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

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

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

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

at the time that

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading It had been pleasant enough when Ruth Fielding and her companions left Cheslow, far up in New York State; but now to the south and east the heavens were masked by heavy, lead-colored clouds, and the wind came from the sea in wild, rain-burdened gusts.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE SIGNAL GUN The train did not slow down for Sandtown until after mid-afternoon, and when the party of young folk alighted from the private car there were still five miles of heavy roads between them and Lighthouse Point.