Chapter X

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

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

matters of personal concern

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

later than; following

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

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

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

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

From this reading But now he considered that, as they were spending so much of their time in his camp and so little in their own, he would take charge of them exactly as if they belonged to his party.

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From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

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

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

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

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading But now he considered that, as they were spending so much of their time in his camp and so little in their own, he would take charge of them exactly as if they belonged to his party.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But now he considered that, as they were spending so much of their time in his camp and so little in their own, he would take charge of them exactly as if they belonged to his party.

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

From this reading If Clyde and Raybold came into the woods to lounge in the shade and talk to a girl, they must go to some other camp to do it.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading But now he considered that, as they were spending so much of their time in his camp and so little in their own, he would take charge of them exactly as if they belonged to his party.

a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow

From this reading If Clyde and Raybold came into the woods to lounge in the shade and talk to a girl, they must go to some other camp to do it.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

carefully weighed

From this reading But now he considered that, as they were spending so much of their time in his camp and so little in their own, he would take charge of them exactly as if they belonged to his party.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

characterized by great determination

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading If Clyde and Raybold came into the woods to lounge in the shade and talk to a girl, they must go to some other camp to do it.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading But now he considered that, as they were spending so much of their time in his camp and so little in their own, he would take charge of them exactly as if they belonged to his party.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

a young female

From this reading If Clyde and Raybold came into the woods to lounge in the shade and talk to a girl, they must go to some other camp to do it.

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

From this reading If Clyde and Raybold came into the woods to lounge in the shade and talk to a girl, they must go to some other camp to do it.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

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

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

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

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

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

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

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

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But now he considered that, as they were spending so much of their time in his camp and so little in their own, he would take charge of them exactly as if they belonged to his party.

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

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If Clyde and Raybold came into the woods to lounge in the shade and talk to a girl, they must go to some other camp to do it.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

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

From this reading But now he considered that, as they were spending so much of their time in his camp and so little in their own, he would take charge of them exactly as if they belonged to his party.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

sit or recline comfortably

From this reading If Clyde and Raybold came into the woods to lounge in the shade and talk to a girl, they must go to some other camp to do it.

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From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

the force of workers available

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

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

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But now he considered that, as they were spending so much of their time in his camp and so little in their own, he would take charge of them exactly as if they belonged to his party.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading If Clyde and Raybold came into the woods to lounge in the shade and talk to a girl, they must go to some other camp to do it.

not any; not one

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

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

From this reading But now he considered that, as they were spending so much of their time in his camp and so little in their own, he would take charge of them exactly as if they belonged to his party.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

and nothing more

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading If Clyde and Raybold came into the woods to lounge in the shade and talk to a girl, they must go to some other camp to do it.

above and across; more than

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading But now he considered that, as they were spending so much of their time in his camp and so little in their own, he would take charge of them exactly as if they belonged to his party.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

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

From this reading If Clyde and Raybold came into the woods to lounge in the shade and talk to a girl, they must go to some other camp to do it.

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

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading If Clyde and Raybold came into the woods to lounge in the shade and talk to a girl, they must go to some other camp to do it.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

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

From this reading If Clyde and Raybold came into the woods to lounge in the shade and talk to a girl, they must go to some other camp to do it.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading But now he considered that, as they were spending so much of their time in his camp and so little in their own, he would take charge of them exactly as if they belonged to his party.

plural of “stroll” — a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

carry out

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading If Clyde and Raybold came into the woods to lounge in the shade and talk to a girl, they must go to some other camp to do it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But now he considered that, as they were spending so much of their time in his camp and so little in their own, he would take charge of them exactly as if they belonged to his party.

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

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But now he considered that, as they were spending so much of their time in his camp and so little in their own, he would take charge of them exactly as if they belonged to his party.

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

From this reading But now he considered that, as they were spending so much of their time in his camp and so little in their own, he would take charge of them exactly as if they belonged to his party.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

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

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A LADIES' DAY IN CAMP Two days after the rainy day in camp Mr. Archibald determined to take the direction of affairs into his own hands, so far as he should be able.

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

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

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

From this reading But now he considered that, as they were spending so much of their time in his camp and so little in their own, he would take charge of them exactly as if they belonged to his party.

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

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He would put an end, if possible, to the aimless strolls up and down the beach with Margery, and the long conversations of which that young woman had grown to be so fond, held sometimes with both young men, though more frequently with one.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading If Clyde and Raybold came into the woods to lounge in the shade and talk to a girl, they must go to some other camp to do it.

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

From this reading But now he considered that, as they were spending so much of their time in his camp and so little in their own, he would take charge of them exactly as if they belonged to his party.

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

From this reading Having no authority over the two young men at Camp Roy, he had hitherto contented himself with a disapproval of their methods of employing their time, which he communicated only to his wife.