Chapter XIII

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

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

(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 It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

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

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

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

From this reading Miss Ri finally decided upon the latter course, naturally choosing a Saturday as being the day when Linda could most easily leave.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

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

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

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

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Miss Ri finally decided upon the latter course, naturally choosing a Saturday as being the day when Linda could most easily leave.

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

From this reading It was not a matter to be made secret, and Berkley was consulted as to the best method of getting to the desired point.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It was not a matter to be made secret, and Berkley was consulted as to the best method of getting to the desired point.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "You'd better take the train from Boxford to Mackenzie," he told them.

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From this reading "You'd better take the train from Boxford to Mackenzie," he told them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Miss Ri finally decided upon the latter course, naturally choosing a Saturday as being the day when Linda could most easily leave.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading It was not a matter to be made secret, and Berkley was consulted as to the best method of getting to the desired point.

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

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Miss Ri finally decided upon the latter course, naturally choosing a Saturday as being the day when Linda could most easily leave.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Miss Ri finally decided upon the latter course, naturally choosing a Saturday as being the day when Linda could most easily leave.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Miss Ri finally decided upon the latter course, naturally choosing a Saturday as being the day when Linda could most easily leave.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

wanted intensely

From this reading It was not a matter to be made secret, and Berkley was consulted as to the best method of getting to the desired point.

wasting time

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

command with authority

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Miss Ri finally decided upon the latter course, naturally choosing a Saturday as being the day when Linda could most easily leave.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Miss Ri finally decided upon the latter course, naturally choosing a Saturday as being the day when Linda could most easily leave.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading It was not a matter to be made secret, and Berkley was consulted as to the best method of getting to the desired point.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

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

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

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

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

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

From this reading "You'd better take the train from Boxford to Mackenzie," he told them.

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

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Miss Ri finally decided upon the latter course, naturally choosing a Saturday as being the day when Linda could most easily leave.

go away from a place

From this reading Miss Ri finally decided upon the latter course, naturally choosing a Saturday as being the day when Linda could most easily leave.

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

From this reading Miss Ri finally decided upon the latter course, naturally choosing a Saturday as being the day when Linda could most easily leave.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

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

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was not a matter to be made secret, and Berkley was consulted as to the best method of getting to the desired point.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was not a matter to be made secret, and Berkley was consulted as to the best method of getting to the desired point.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading It was not a matter to be made secret, and Berkley was consulted as to the best method of getting to the desired point.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Miss Ri finally decided upon the latter course, naturally choosing a Saturday as being the day when Linda could most easily leave.

as might be expected

From this reading Miss Ri finally decided upon the latter course, naturally choosing a Saturday as being the day when Linda could most easily leave.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

on one occasion

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

a journey to a sacred place

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies; the smallest state

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

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

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Miss Ri finally decided upon the latter course, naturally choosing a Saturday as being the day when Linda could most easily leave.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading It was not a matter to be made secret, and Berkley was consulted as to the best method of getting to the desired point.

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

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

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

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

carry out

From this reading "You'd better take the train from Boxford to Mackenzie," he told them.

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

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "You'd better take the train from Boxford to Mackenzie," he told them.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

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

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "You'd better take the train from Boxford to Mackenzie," he told them.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

create by training and teaching

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Miss Ri finally decided upon the latter course, naturally choosing a Saturday as being the day when Linda could most easily leave.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

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

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

at the time that

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

in or at the place that

From this reading AN ANCESTRAL PILGRIMAGE Miss Ri was not one to be dilatory when an idea once took possession of her, and she therefore began planning at once for the trip to "Mary's Delight," where Judge Goldsborough lived.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

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

From this reading It was a roundabout journey involving several changes, if one went all the way by rail to the nearest station, but was not nearly so far if one drove from Sandbridge to the point where a train could be had which would go direct to the little village of Mackenzie.

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

From this reading "You'd better take the train from Boxford to Mackenzie," he told them.