Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Tell me all about yourself--do," she pleaded with Jerry, who was to remain in bed for several days (Uncle Jabez insisted on it himself, too!), for the injured leg must be rested.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

(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 "Tell me all about yourself--do," she pleaded with Jerry, who was to remain in bed for several days (Uncle Jabez insisted on it himself, too!), for the injured leg must be rested.

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

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

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From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

any person at all

From this reading When the girl of the Red Mill was really interested in anything or anybody, she gave her whole-souled attention to it.

any thing at all

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading When the girl of the Red Mill was really interested in anything or anybody, she gave her whole-souled attention to it.

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

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading "Tell me all about yourself--do," she pleaded with Jerry, who was to remain in bed for several days (Uncle Jabez insisted on it himself, too!), for the injured leg must be rested.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

wood from the hard woody root of the briar Erica arborea; used to make tobacco pipes

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

of short duration or distance

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

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

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

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

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "Tell me all about yourself--do," she pleaded with Jerry, who was to remain in bed for several days (Uncle Jabez insisted on it himself, too!), for the injured leg must be rested.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Tell me all about yourself--do," she pleaded with Jerry, who was to remain in bed for several days (Uncle Jabez insisted on it himself, too!), for the injured leg must be rested.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

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

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

a boy or man

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading When the girl of the Red Mill was really interested in anything or anybody, she gave her whole-souled attention to it.

a young female

From this reading When the girl of the Red Mill was really interested in anything or anybody, she gave her whole-souled attention to it.

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

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

driven insane

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

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

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

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

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Tell me all about yourself--do," she pleaded with Jerry, who was to remain in bed for several days (Uncle Jabez insisted on it himself, too!), for the injured leg must be rested.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

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

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

harmed

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading "Tell me all about yourself--do," she pleaded with Jerry, who was to remain in bed for several days (Uncle Jabez insisted on it himself, too!), for the injured leg must be rested.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading When the girl of the Red Mill was really interested in anything or anybody, she gave her whole-souled attention to it.

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

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

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

From this reading "Tell me all about yourself--do," she pleaded with Jerry, who was to remain in bed for several days (Uncle Jabez insisted on it himself, too!), for the injured leg must be rested.

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

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading "Tell me all about yourself--do," she pleaded with Jerry, who was to remain in bed for several days (Uncle Jabez insisted on it himself, too!), for the injured leg must be rested.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

pejorative terms for an insane asylum

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

engage in

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Tell me all about yourself--do," she pleaded with Jerry, who was to remain in bed for several days (Uncle Jabez insisted on it himself, too!), for the injured leg must be rested.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Tell me all about yourself--do," she pleaded with Jerry, who was to remain in bed for several days (Uncle Jabez insisted on it himself, too!), for the injured leg must be rested.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

an event that happens

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

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

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When the girl of the Red Mill was really interested in anything or anybody, she gave her whole-souled attention to it.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading "Tell me all about yourself--do," she pleaded with Jerry, who was to remain in bed for several days (Uncle Jabez insisted on it himself, too!), for the injured leg must be rested.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading When the girl of the Red Mill was really interested in anything or anybody, she gave her whole-souled attention to it.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Tell me all about yourself--do," she pleaded with Jerry, who was to remain in bed for several days (Uncle Jabez insisted on it himself, too!), for the injured leg must be rested.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading "Tell me all about yourself--do," she pleaded with Jerry, who was to remain in bed for several days (Uncle Jabez insisted on it himself, too!), for the injured leg must be rested.

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

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

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

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading "Tell me all about yourself--do," she pleaded with Jerry, who was to remain in bed for several days (Uncle Jabez insisted on it himself, too!), for the injured leg must be rested.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When the girl of the Red Mill was really interested in anything or anybody, she gave her whole-souled attention to it.

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

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

express in words

From this reading "Tell me all about yourself--do," she pleaded with Jerry, who was to remain in bed for several days (Uncle Jabez insisted on it himself, too!), for the injured leg must be rested.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

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

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

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

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

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

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

male cat

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Tell me all about yourself--do," she pleaded with Jerry, who was to remain in bed for several days (Uncle Jabez insisted on it himself, too!), for the injured leg must be rested.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

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

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

often used as intensifiers

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

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

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

at the time that

From this reading It was not enough for her to make a veritable hero of him to Helen, and Jane Ann, and Tom, when they came over from Outlook the following morning.

which person or people

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

with unconditional and enthusiastic devotion

From this reading When the girl of the Red Mill was really interested in anything or anybody, she gave her whole-souled attention to it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She could not be satisfied with Jerry Sheming's brief account of his life with his half-crazed uncle on some distant place called Cliff Island, and the domestic tragedy that seemed to be the cause of the old man's final incarceration in a madhouse.

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

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

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

From this reading ON THE WAY TO BRIARWOOD If anything had been needed to interest Ruth Fielding deeply in the young fellow who had been injured at the scene of the railroad wreck, the occurrence that evening at the Red Mill would have provided it.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "Tell me all about yourself--do," she pleaded with Jerry, who was to remain in bed for several days (Uncle Jabez insisted on it himself, too!), for the injured leg must be rested.