Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

a native or resident of Alaska

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

(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 "Mrs. Catlin's got her story all written for our magazine, and she was just going to read it," explained Dot.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "May we hear it?" asked Ned, for the Bobolinks.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading The latter had a roll of paper in her lap, and evidently had been explaining something to the audience.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The latter had a roll of paper in her lap, and evidently had been explaining something to the audience.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "Oh, boys, you're just in time!" cried Ruth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

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

From this reading "Mrs. Catlin's got her story all written for our magazine, and she was just going to read it," explained Dot.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

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

From this reading "Oh, boys, you're just in time!" cried Ruth.

a very small circular shape

From this reading "Mrs. Catlin's got her story all written for our magazine, and she was just going to read it," explained Dot.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The latter had a roll of paper in her lap, and evidently had been explaining something to the audience.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "Mrs. Catlin's got her story all written for our magazine, and she was just going to read it," explained Dot.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading The latter had a roll of paper in her lap, and evidently had been explaining something to the audience.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Mrs. Catlin's got her story all written for our magazine, and she was just going to read it," explained Dot.

set up or found

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

the act of departing

From this reading "Mrs. Catlin's got her story all written for our magazine, and she was just going to read it," explained Dot.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Mrs. Catlin's got her story all written for our magazine, and she was just going to read it," explained Dot.

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

From this reading The latter had a roll of paper in her lap, and evidently had been explaining something to the audience.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "May we hear it?" asked Ned, for the Bobolinks.

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

From this reading The latter had a roll of paper in her lap, and evidently had been explaining something to the audience.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Mrs. Catlin's got her story all written for our magazine, and she was just going to read it," explained Dot.

and nothing more

From this reading "Oh, boys, you're just in time!" cried Ruth.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading The latter had a roll of paper in her lap, and evidently had been explaining something to the audience.

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

From this reading The latter had a roll of paper in her lap, and evidently had been explaining something to the audience.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading "Mrs. Catlin's got her story all written for our magazine, and she was just going to read it," explained Dot.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "May we hear it?" asked Ned, for the Bobolinks.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

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

From this reading "May we hear it?" asked Ned, for the Bobolinks.

held or filled or in use

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, boys, you're just in time!" cried Ruth.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Mrs. Catlin's got her story all written for our magazine, and she was just going to read it," explained Dot.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The latter had a roll of paper in her lap, and evidently had been explaining something to the audience.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "Mrs. Catlin's got her story all written for our magazine, and she was just going to read it," explained Dot.

-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading The latter had a roll of paper in her lap, and evidently had been explaining something to the audience.

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

From this reading "Oh, boys, you're just in time!" cried Ruth.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

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

From this reading "Mrs. Catlin's got her story all written for our magazine, and she was just going to read it," explained Dot.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The latter had a roll of paper in her lap, and evidently had been explaining something to the audience.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Oh, boys, you're just in time!" cried Ruth.

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

From this reading The latter had a roll of paper in her lap, and evidently had been explaining something to the audience.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

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

From this reading "Mrs. Catlin's got her story all written for our magazine, and she was just going to read it," explained Dot.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "May we hear it?" asked Ned, for the Bobolinks.

at the time that

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

which person or people

From this reading THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs--Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading "Mrs. Catlin's got her story all written for our magazine, and she was just going to read it," explained Dot.

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

From this reading "Oh, boys, you're just in time!" cried Ruth.