Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

anew

From this reading JERRY SHEMING AGAIN Ruth, with all the fun and study of the opening of the fall term at Briarwood, could not entirely forget Jerry Sheming.

(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 JERRY SHEMING AGAIN Ruth, with all the fun and study of the opening of the fall term at Briarwood, could not entirely forget Jerry Sheming.

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

From this reading JERRY SHEMING AGAIN Ruth, with all the fun and study of the opening of the fall term at Briarwood, could not entirely forget Jerry Sheming.

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From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

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

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading More particularly did she think of him because of the invitation Belle Tingley had extended to her the day of their arrival.

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

From this reading Even Ann herself had not become as friendly with the boy as had Ruth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading JERRY SHEMING AGAIN Ruth, with all the fun and study of the opening of the fall term at Briarwood, could not entirely forget Jerry Sheming.

for the reason that

From this reading More particularly did she think of him because of the invitation Belle Tingley had extended to her the day of their arrival.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Even Ann herself had not become as friendly with the boy as had Ruth.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading More particularly did she think of him because of the invitation Belle Tingley had extended to her the day of their arrival.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

a youthful male person

From this reading Even Ann herself had not become as friendly with the boy as had Ruth.

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

From this reading JERRY SHEMING AGAIN Ruth, with all the fun and study of the opening of the fall term at Briarwood, could not entirely forget Jerry Sheming.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

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

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

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

From this reading JERRY SHEMING AGAIN Ruth, with all the fun and study of the opening of the fall term at Briarwood, could not entirely forget Jerry Sheming.

traveling across

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading More particularly did she think of him because of the invitation Belle Tingley had extended to her the day of their arrival.

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

From this reading More particularly did she think of him because of the invitation Belle Tingley had extended to her the day of their arrival.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading JERRY SHEMING AGAIN Ruth, with all the fun and study of the opening of the fall term at Briarwood, could not entirely forget Jerry Sheming.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Ann herself had not become as friendly with the boy as had Ruth.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading More particularly did she think of him because of the invitation Belle Tingley had extended to her the day of their arrival.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading JERRY SHEMING AGAIN Ruth, with all the fun and study of the opening of the fall term at Briarwood, could not entirely forget Jerry Sheming.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

a boy or man

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading JERRY SHEMING AGAIN Ruth, with all the fun and study of the opening of the fall term at Briarwood, could not entirely forget Jerry Sheming.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Even Ann herself had not become as friendly with the boy as had Ruth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading JERRY SHEMING AGAIN Ruth, with all the fun and study of the opening of the fall term at Briarwood, could not entirely forget Jerry Sheming.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

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

From this reading More particularly did she think of him because of the invitation Belle Tingley had extended to her the day of their arrival.

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

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

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

From this reading More particularly did she think of him because of the invitation Belle Tingley had extended to her the day of their arrival.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Even Ann herself had not become as friendly with the boy as had Ruth.

plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

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

From this reading More particularly did she think of him because of the invitation Belle Tingley had extended to her the day of their arrival.

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

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

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

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading More particularly did she think of him because of the invitation Belle Tingley had extended to her the day of their arrival.

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

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading JERRY SHEMING AGAIN Ruth, with all the fun and study of the opening of the fall term at Briarwood, could not entirely forget Jerry Sheming.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading More particularly did she think of him because of the invitation Belle Tingley had extended to her the day of their arrival.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

not one, and not any

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading JERRY SHEMING AGAIN Ruth, with all the fun and study of the opening of the fall term at Briarwood, could not entirely forget Jerry Sheming.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JERRY SHEMING AGAIN Ruth, with all the fun and study of the opening of the fall term at Briarwood, could not entirely forget Jerry Sheming.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading JERRY SHEMING AGAIN Ruth, with all the fun and study of the opening of the fall term at Briarwood, could not entirely forget Jerry Sheming.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading More particularly did she think of him because of the invitation Belle Tingley had extended to her the day of their arrival.

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

From this reading JERRY SHEMING AGAIN Ruth, with all the fun and study of the opening of the fall term at Briarwood, could not entirely forget Jerry Sheming.

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

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

have in common

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

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

From this reading More particularly did she think of him because of the invitation Belle Tingley had extended to her the day of their arrival.

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

From this reading JERRY SHEMING AGAIN Ruth, with all the fun and study of the opening of the fall term at Briarwood, could not entirely forget Jerry Sheming.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading JERRY SHEMING AGAIN Ruth, with all the fun and study of the opening of the fall term at Briarwood, could not entirely forget Jerry Sheming.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading JERRY SHEMING AGAIN Ruth, with all the fun and study of the opening of the fall term at Briarwood, could not entirely forget Jerry Sheming.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

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

From this reading JERRY SHEMING AGAIN Ruth, with all the fun and study of the opening of the fall term at Briarwood, could not entirely forget Jerry Sheming.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading More particularly did she think of him because of the invitation Belle Tingley had extended to her the day of their arrival.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading More particularly did she think of him because of the invitation Belle Tingley had extended to her the day of their arrival.

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

From this reading More particularly did she think of him because of the invitation Belle Tingley had extended to her the day of their arrival.

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

From this reading More particularly did she think of him because of the invitation Belle Tingley had extended to her the day of their arrival.

precisely as stated

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.

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

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

which person or people

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading JERRY SHEMING AGAIN Ruth, with all the fun and study of the opening of the fall term at Briarwood, could not entirely forget Jerry Sheming.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

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

From this reading It was a coincidence that none of the other girls appreciated, for none of them had talked much with the young fellow who had saved Ann Hicks from the wrecked car at Applegate Crossing.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The fact that he had lived a good share of his life on the very island Belle said her father had bought for a hunting camp, served to spur Ruth's interest in both the youth and the island itself.